Got my knee drained!
DebraKelly
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So for the first time in 5 years of having RA I got my knee drained on Friday morning! 
Originally I was going for a steriod injection into the knee (which I have had done before) but the GP informed me that he would be draining my knee as well!
90mml of fluid came out of my knee! after which I received the steriod injection.
I was totally fine during the proceedure which lasted around 15/20mins, all be it a bit uncomfortable.
It was afterwards when the ansectic stopped was when I started to feel horrible.
Even now a couple of days later I am still feeling a bit yucky, but on the plus side I am moving around the best I have been in years.
Has anyone else has this done and seen any improvements?

Originally I was going for a steriod injection into the knee (which I have had done before) but the GP informed me that he would be draining my knee as well!
90mml of fluid came out of my knee! after which I received the steriod injection.
I was totally fine during the proceedure which lasted around 15/20mins, all be it a bit uncomfortable.
It was afterwards when the ansectic stopped was when I started to feel horrible.
Even now a couple of days later I am still feeling a bit yucky, but on the plus side I am moving around the best I have been in years.
Has anyone else has this done and seen any improvements?
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Hello Debra I haven't had the procedure , make sure you rest between the walking around..it could be you body feeling the shock of losing the fluid..hope you feel better soon..glad the getting around is easier...Love
Barbara0 -
I had this done regularly and yes, it does feel better after but it never lasted for me. My triple therapy is currently doing a good job of controlling the inflammation so I don't need it done. After the years I've spent taking the meds I know this won't last.
DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0 -
Much better if they drain it first. It stands to reason, doesn't it? I once had loads drained off mine. I do hope you get a fair bit of relief for a reasonable amount of timeIf at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
I had it done around 10 years ago and it helped straight away. The procedure was a bit painful but I don't regret having it done at all.
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