Steriod Injection

robertls
robertls Member Posts: 2,304
edited 3. Sep 2009, 05:35 in Living with Arthritis archive
Due to severe pain I was given a steriod injection in my bum.

How long will it work for??

Its been 3 weeks and my joints seem to being 'gritty' again.
Is it starting to wear off?

Thanks.....again.

Rob x
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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rob

    Unfortunately, the injection could be wearing off. We are all different and what works a few months for one, does not for another. I have had injections in my spine relatively recently and all brilliant for 5 days. Unfortunately I managed to slip down three of the stairs indoors and the pain is as bad as it ever was. Dreading telling the consultant in a couple of week as I am sure the fall undid his work. :oops: I am also wondering what if anything can be done for me now.

    Luv
    Elna x
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rob
    maybe so :(
    They vary so much from person to person as Elna says.
    Sometimes they will give you oral steroids to if you are really in trouble?
    Elna you poor thing - I did the same last wek the last three! Trying to save the glasses I was holding(idiot) and what a bruise on my bum.
    I hope the consultant says not your fault.
    5 days is lovely to be pain free eh?
    Take care
    Toni x
  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, my first steroid injection lasted about a month. It does vary from person to person as to how long they last.

    Deb

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