An update on me

DebraKelly
DebraKelly Member Posts: 398
edited 20. Jan 2012, 13:34 in Living with Arthritis archive
Well my appointment has now come through for my first round of injections.

I am getting my first steriod injection and methatrexate by injection next Friday.

I am also getting assessed for a blue badge the following week.

Things are progressing. I am really nervous about getting my first steriod injection but I am sure once I get the first one out the way I will fine.

Will give another update afterwards.

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If it's a steroid into your backside then that is quite straightforward, the joint ones are a little more complicated. I hope the steroid has a good effect on you in that its positive effects last and I wish you well with the meth. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,057
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Debra

    Good to see you.

    I am posting on behalf of myself and Cris (skezier).

    So glad things are finally happening for you :)

    Re the jabs and your nervousness...Debra...they honestly are ok (Cris has had 100's) over really quickly and can be really really effective.

    Pocket duties available on request :wink: They can be very effective.

    Love Toni and Cris

    PS good luck with the blue badge :D
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Debra,

    I've had both the steroid jab into my bottom and into my joints. Both are fairly painless. The one into a joint is a slightly longer procedure and a bit uncomfortable but both have brought me relief for a few weeks and have been worth it.

    The injected MTX has been blessing for me (no side effects!) and I hope it is the same for you.

    Good luck, esp with the BB. :)

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