Cortisone shot
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Have you ever had an intra-articular cortisone shot? I can't heal synovitis in my finger and have been told a cortisone shot would easily break the cycle. I know cortisone is not the best when done near tou tendon but are there side effects in the joint shot? |
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There are very few, and rare, side effects, but there are numerous and fairly common, potential complications from a single dose. But yeah, if you are concerned about it, ask for a second opinion. My choice would be to call the Hand Center in Louisville, KY. |
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Matthew i already searched for advices but since many orthopedics have opposite opinions about cortisone shot i'm asking for direct testimoniances from the ones who had this treatment. DrugDoc may i ask you what these complications are? Thank you everyone |
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MatthewASU wrote:You should ask a doctor about potential side effects of a medical treatment, not random strangers on MP.This. |
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I've seen so far 4 ortho (180€ each session) so i'll not see anotherone just to fulfill curiosity. I was wondering if anyone had some corticod into their joint and if everything went fine. So to whoever is going to be the big man saying i should ask professional advice, don't even bother writing because i already know that. Thank you! |
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I've had 3 cortisone shots directly into the PIP joint in my middle L finger. Provided immediate relief that lasted ~4-6 months. I was told as long as I didn't get more than 2x year my tendons would be OK. |
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I have had a cortisone injection into a joint in my big toe for a ganglion cyst. It greatly helped the pain and swelling for my problem and allowed me to climb again. I still have problems from time to time with that joint since then (it's been 7 years), but not so bad I need more injections. |
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In terms of my own synovitis I have actually had remarkable success with contrast baths (alternative icing and heating) coupled with (so far) one week of rest. |
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Had a C. shot in my 2nd knuckle of index finger finger, 2+ years ago. Went from unable to bend past 90º to full closure. It is not permanent, but a real relief. As stated earlier, do not exceed 5/6 times, and do not use it as a panacea. |
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MatthewASU wrote:You should ask a doctor about potential side effects of a medical treatment, not random strangers on MP.Lol, if You ask a mechanic if you need a tune up he will always say yes. Doctors are simply glorified mechanics. It's a great idea to seek opinions from other sources as well. The worst medical advice I have received has been from doctors, the second worse from had man climbers. |
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MatthewASU wrote:You should ask a doctor about potential side effects of a medical treatment, not random strangers on MP.Asking others for their experience with medical treatment is excellent advice, many doctors would agree. |
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I've had 4 (over about 2 years) in my right sacroiliac joint, about 18 years ago. I still have less issue on that side than the left. It effectively loosened up the area and it no longer gets stuck out of place as often. |
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Thank you everyone your informations will help me very much! Yeah repetitive shots can be dangerous but i'm planning to do just one for each interphalangeal joint as many said one shot should end my problem. I'm doing contrast baths too but my real problem is that it never was really debilitating (i always had full range of motion) and like a cunt i am i went on crimping for like 7 months and now it's hard to make it go away with conservative treatment (i've been at restfor 3 months because i was scared). One of the best hand doctors for climbing in EU suggested me this treatment also if my personal hand surgeon and hand therapyst told me to get on climbing and to heal without corticosteroids but it would take 6 months at least!!!!!!!! So as i'm going crazy i'm asking everyone i can about cortisone since i've heard only bad things about it! Thank you everyone for your help, i'll post if i'll do a shot and if it'll solve the problem! Happy climb!! |
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Jack- i have had several cortisone injectionc, though never in the hand/finger. The results depend on the severity of injury,, a damaged knee joint won't get much help. A flare up in your finger could be just the thing.. |
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Thank you john! |
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Hello Jack, did you end up getting the shot? If so, how was your experience? |
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Kasra Emamjomeh wrote: Are you a bot? Methinks so. Jack hasn't been on MP in six years. |
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I got a cortisone injection in a knuckle that had been inflamed and kept me from climbing for about a year. That shot was the most intense moment of pain I may have ever experienced. Looking at my finger afterwards, I fainted. I was back to climbing a month later. |