steroid injection

sugarbuttie
sugarbuttie Member Posts: 225
edited 6. Jul 2010, 16:35 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi there

I am having an intra muscular steroid injection on Tues & was wondering if I will be able to drive home afterwards. Apologies if this sounds a ridiculous question but it is the first time I have had one & don't know what to expect!

Thank you x

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  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If there's one thing I've learned from this forum it is.......

    We all react differently to medication......

    I've had quite a few 'jabs' with steriods, and as yet, never felt any different immediately after it........

    Rob x
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,057
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hiya

    The best thing for these jabs is for you to rest as much as poss for as long as poss afterwards.

    I am sure you could drive, but I think if you can get a lift I would so you can take it easy.

    I think the idea is to give teh steroid a chance to work.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • scattered
    scattered Member Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You'll be able to drive. The shot will be into you bum or thigh.
  • bubbles
    bubbles Member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sugar, love the name.

    My recent one was in my knee, they insisted I was wheeled back to the car by my OH and could not drive that day. No trouble, as I don't drive now, due to side effects of pills etc.
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • sugarbuttie
    sugarbuttie Member Posts: 225
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thank you for your replies - much appreciated x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sugarbuttie,

    I hope it goes ok and more important works really well for you, some do and some don't unfortunately but always worth a try.

    Its got to be the medrone one and they often give it in your bum though I have a few in my neck and the trigger point now are medrone.... Its good stuff :D Cris x
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi ~Sugarbuttie

    Over this year I have had a few of them. If it is the Depro-Medrone IM, it will be in your bum.

    They tell you it wil sting a bit. I have never felt anything. I have always been ok afterwards.

    Hope you get on ok

    Trish xx
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sugarbuttie - just wanted to say "good luck" for your injection tomorrow - really hope you get some relief from it.
    Will be thinking of you.
    Love Tilly x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sugarbuttie,
    Hope all goes well for you tomorrow. Fingers crossed you get some benefit quickly.

    Lv, Ix
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi I hope you soon feel better. I've only had steriod injections into my joints (wrists), which is a bit different, but the first time I felt fine afterwards, although O/H was driving. The next time, I was fine until walking across the car park with my o/h, when I felt very faint and sick. I was OK as I wasn't driving, but 2 different reactions with the same person, although I'm not sure that it was the same drug, just shows how odd reactions can be.

    I must add that it only lasted about 5 mins, but it left me feeling unsure of myself.

    Good luck! I'm sure you'll be fine. :wink:

    Love Sue xx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sugarbuttie, just to wish your jab goes well tomorrow and has a positive affect for you.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,057
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sugarbuttie

    How did your jab go??

    Hope it was ok and that you are resting up now? That means NO hoovering :wink:

    Take care

    Love

    Toni xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sugarbuttie,

    As Toni said How did it go? Hopefully ok and I so hope it works for you soon. Cris x
  • sugarbuttie
    sugarbuttie Member Posts: 225
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for all your support. My appointment is not until 4pm so I will let you know how I get on later. Cheers all!
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    sugarbuttie wrote:
    Thanks for all your support. My appointment is not until 4pm so I will let you know how I get on later. Cheers all!

    Ah then we have time to get out of Toni's pocket and leap into yours. Good luck flower and I have to say the pain doctor ow uses medrone instead of cortisone in my neck and trigger points and after a few days I get more energy so fingers crossed you will really reap some benefits. Cris x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,057
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Move over Cris I'm in too :D
  • ichabod6
    ichabod6 Member Posts: 843
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope it went well.
    The other reason I am replying is that I like your name.
    I think it is the posh spelling. Where I come from it would
    end in a "y."
  • sugarbuttie
    sugarbuttie Member Posts: 225
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ichabod6 wrote:
    Hope it went well.
    The other reason I am replying is that I like your name.
    I think it is the posh spelling. Where I come from it would
    end in a "y."

    Hi there - an older lady I used to work with called everyone "My little sugarbuttie" as a term of affection & it just stuck with me!

    It used to make me smile ....still does!
  • sugarbuttie
    sugarbuttie Member Posts: 225
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there

    Just to let you know that I had my injection at 4pm. It was in the backside as most of you predicted & was a depo-medrone. Top marks!

    The nurse was lovely & answered all my Qs. She said it would take about 24 hours to take effect so we will see.....

    I feel a lot better after talking to the nurse. After reading posts on this site, I asked her if there was a rheumatology helpline number. She promptly gave me a card with her & her colleagues name & number on it. So thanks Forum - I would not have ever thought to ask this had I not been on here.

    My own answer to my original question is that ... YES... I was more than capable of driving home!

    So thank you all for your advice & reassurances. I knew what to expect. I now live in hope that I will see a difference tomorrow.

    Cheers xx

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