osteoarthritis injections

Helaz

Not a happy bunni. Been in agony for ages with thumb/hands, finally something has been done, (corticosteroid injections into problematic joints) but it seems to have made it worse! I must add that I also suffer with Tendinitis in both wrists as well as the osteoarthritis in both thumb joints. Has anyone else had these injections and has it works for you??

Tia1723

I am sorry, it doesn’t work for you. Unfortunately, no one can give guarantee about this steroid jabs, Helez. Plus they have their own limits like they can’t repair damaged cartilage or slow the progression of arthritis. Their relief is only temporary. Some people experience a brief flare of arthritis symptoms after an injection. It is but natural, your tendonitis can make it further more difficult to get a benefit from this injection. If you still have joint pain after corticosteroid injections, talk with your doctor about other treatments. Hope you start feeling better soon.

Love,Tia.

hileena111

Hi Helaz
After a 2nd THR when doing an exercise {NHS one} I fractured my greater trochanter bone.
It is never going to heal and I'm on crutches for the rest of my life. I can cope with that but its the pain that is hard to cope with.
I had a cortisone injection......not into the joint ....it was in the outside top of my leg and it worked. {well sort of LOL}
I could sleep on that side previously, and if I did sleep on the other side I rolled over and then wakened up in pain {a few times a night}
This injection helped. I can now sleep on that side.......at first with no pain at all but now.....almost 3 months later....still can sleep on that side but when I waken up I'm sore ...that pelvic bone again. But its like OA pain......it goes after a couple of paracetamol and moving about for a little while.
To me that is a result even if I'm not pain free not in the agony I was in before.
I'm due to see the consultant again.....probably this month....not got an appointment yet.
Good Luck with your search for a pain reliever

Love
Hileena

Megrose489

Sorry to hear that you're in pain, Tia. When did you have your injections? I've had them in my thumb joint and for the first 24/48 hours it can be, indeed, painful - worse than before. I've then been lucky in that they have worked well for me and given me respite for quite a few months.

If your pain continues, then I would agree that it would be a good idea to go back to the doctor and have a chat.

Hope that things soon improve for you.

Meg

dreamdaisy

hello Helaz, there is no guarantee with steroid injections, sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. The most successful one I had was in my right ankle for my OA in that joint, that made things easier for a few weeks but then the problem returned (not that it had been sent away, just 'hidden'). That is what the steroids do, they mask the problem rather than solving it or repairing the damage. It is miserable, we all know and understand that, and I guess the cold weather doesn't help either. Soaking your hands in warm water with added Epsom salts may provide some short-term relief. I wish you well. DD

barbara12

Hello Helaz
I have had many steroid injections and the only ones that worked were the ones in my thumbs..I had at least 5 months out of them..my thumbs did flare a little the day after, but then they started to kick in...hope yours do..

theresak

Hi Helaz,

I`ve had loads of steroid injections over the years - some have worked better than others. The ones done via ultra-sound are the most accurate, therefore give a better result. However, they only ever bring temporary relief - however welcome that relief is.

bimble

Hi Helaz.
I have OA in both thumbs which went from being mild aches to really incapacitating, after excess gardening. My physio daughter ( I knew kids would come in handy one day, no pun intended!) also suspected tendonitis.

I had a steroid injection in the joint of one thumb. It made no difference whatsoever and I had the other hand to compare it with.

I think the combination of specific exercises and rest have worked well for me and I've improved massively, but Arthur doesn't make things simple and everyone is different.

Also the 'ideas to make life easier' topic on this forum was a great help.
Hope things improve for you.

bimble

Tia1723

Megrose489 wrote:

Sorry to hear that you're in pain, Tia. When did you have your injections?
Meg

Meg, Sorry but I am not in pain, atleast not today :presents: , the new year start has been great so far, no flares and pain manageable with routine medicines. It's helez you should have mentioned, nevertheless thanks for concern. :xmas_lol:

Happy new year everyone.
Tia.

Megrose489

Oh, so sorry, Tia. :oops: What am I like? Still, I'm pleased that everything is going well with you. Hope it continues.

Meg