BURSITIS STARVATION - HELP AGAIN PLEASE!

sarahchall
sarahchall Member Posts: 39
edited 16. May 2009, 15:05 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have just been in person to the hospital to ask why I've got to eat nothing after a light breakfast - before my injection into the top of leg, "Tronch..." something - sorry can't remember what the receptionist said - and she told me she would again ask the consultant why BUT she stressed that all 3 consultants in the Pain Management clinic had the same ruling - ie no food before this injection. My GP (was equally baffled as he thought it would be different if I was having a general anaesthetic - which I'm not) So I went along in person to find out for myself.. However the receptionist has just rung me back at home to say the consultant is quite happy for me to have a light lunch prior to the injection BUT he wouldn't be able to give me anything to make me a bit sleepy. I said I didn't want anything to make me drowsy anyway so I'm going to have a bit of lunch now.!! My biggest worry though is the level of pain I'll have to go through though. No-one one here on this site who kindly replied to my first request for advice had even heard of this so am I really alone or has anyone else had a bit of anaesthetic? I am really really worried/nervous. I've had injections of cortisone into my elbow in the past and - yes - it was a bit painful but not enough to warrant giving me something to make me a bit sleepy.... Is this injection different?

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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sarah

    I am very puzzled as to what kind of injection you are having. No-one seems to have explained things properly to you, even when you went to ask at the hospital.

    I have had cortisone injections in my hip for Bursitis several times. It is always a bit painful because the doctor told me that it is important to aim the injection right at the centre of the inflammation. This means that they have to press on it to judge the right place. My doctor then marked the spot with a pen before he did it. However, I have never required a sedative, so maybe yours is a different injection. I would like to know for future reference. I'm sure you will be fine, and I hope it works for you. Sometimes the injection has worked well for me, and other times it has been less successful.

    All the best, and I hope your pain will disappear soon,

    Joan
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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Me too, I've had cortasone in my hip and in my wrists and its not been too bad at all. No one suggested a sedative. Hope all goes well. I'm nosey so please let us know! :oops: :) Love Sue
  • joyous
    joyous Member Posts: 179
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    woodbon wrote:
    Me too, I've had cortasone in my hip and in my wrists and its not been too bad at all. No one suggested a sedative. Hope all goes well. I'm nosey so please let us know! :oops: :) Love Sue
    I have had loads of them injections and i was never told i couldn eat if anything i would eat cos if your going to be sick you need something to be sick with only thing is you dont use them joints till folowing day or they dont work which no one told years ago and i went back to work hence still was in pain cant have them now they dont work for me good luck joy x
  • sarahchall
    sarahchall Member Posts: 39
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    All I know is that when he pressed all down the side of my left leg the pain was bad. The side of my other leg hurt a bit but not as bad as the left leg. So he seemed to think it was bursitis. He told me it is usually worse down one side than the other. So he seemed to think an injection would sort it out. But I feel totally alone in all this. No-one else has had a bit of an anaesthetic beforehand and I'm just wondering where on earth the needle is going.....I'm in too much pain every day to cancel the appointment but at this rate I won't be eating breakfast let alone lunch!!!
  • sarahchall
    sarahchall Member Posts: 39
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    scottishlass wrote:
    hiya Sarah,receptionist may have been talking about Trochanteric bursitis...Trochanters are boney prominences on the hip joint.
    Anyway just to confuse you further,i got my appointment card in today for injection into hip for bursitis,but it was just the same appointment card that i got for my shoulder injection.in the medical daybed unit no mention of starving or any preperation beforehand..im assuming i can drive home after mine.
    And i certainely wasnt expecting anything so painful that i would need sedation for,I didnt feel a thing when i had my shoulder done...all very confusing isnt it.
    Oh? Well I have been advised NOT to drive home and to rest up for a day or so as the pain will be quite bad....!?
  • sarahchall
    sarahchall Member Posts: 39
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    scottishlass wrote:
    my appointment isnt until 8th June,so id better ask beforehand,just in case thanks.
    Mine is 1st of June - let me know if you can. Thanks, Sarah.
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 15. May 2009, 17:29
    Hi again

    I was told that I must rest for at least 24 hours after the injection to give it maximum chance of working. The doctor told me that by rest, he meant putting my feet up and doing nothing, which was very nice as my husband had to do everything for a whole day! I don't think driving home would matter too much as long as you rest when you get there. The pain you describe was just like mine, and it was awful, preventing me from sleeping. My last injection didn't work, unfortunately, so I had physio and acupuncture. At present, the Bursitis has subsided, although it sometimes twinges a bit if I overdo things.

    I really don't think you should worry too much, as I'm sure they will look after you well.

    Joan :D

    I've just noticed that you have been told not to drive home, so I would do as they have told you to be on the safe side.
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  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    sarahchall wrote:
    scottishlass wrote:
    my appointment isnt until 8th June,so id better ask beforehand,just in case thanks.
    Mine is 1st of June - let me know if you can. Thanks, Sarah.


    Hi Sarah
    The mystery continues! I have had injections in my hip as scottish lass has said for trochanteric bursitis too. It was a bit uncomfortable but nothing too bad. I was wondering though, if they maybe want to give you something to make the procedure more pleasant, do you object to it? If you dont maybe you shouldnt eat then at least you have the choice, wheras if you eat lunch then you cant change your mind.
    Good luck anyway
    Gillx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sarah,
    I also think it is because they may have to give you a bit of sedative to make it all more comfy for you. It maybe they will have to position you in a way they know will really hurt you? I am sure it is nothing to worry about and hope you get a good result. Take care, Cris

    Scottishlass good luck for the 8th as well. :D
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    12 months ago, I went to my 3 monthly Rheumatology appointment and told my Consultant that I was experiencing severe pain in my left hip. I had assumed that it was all part of my PA., but he diagnosed Bursitis. He there and then just gave me an injection so I am assuming this is not the same one that you have to starve beforehand. On my next visit, I had to have another injection because the hip was still very sore and I then followed that one with a series of Physio appointments to help alleviate the inflammation. ultra sound.

    Good luck

    Joyful
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