Steroid injections

Slosh
Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
edited 2. Oct 2017, 03:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have had my appointment come through for "trigger point injections" in my neck and shoulders, what I presume are steroid injections. The letter says nothing to eat/drink after 3.00am (and no I won't be getting up at 2.00 to eat) and i can have black tea at 7.00 am, my appointment is at 8.
I will be asking for pocket duties nearer the time but has anyone any experience of these and what to expect?
He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
Julian of Norwich

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry, Slosh. I've had ordinary steroid jabs in my shoulders but nothing I'd to fast for. I hope it goes well and helps.
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  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Sticky, that's the bit I don't get. I have an appointment with my GP next week so I can ask him but I may also contact the hospital.
    He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
    Julian of Norwich
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've had steroid injections into knees and one ankle but whether those count a trigger points or not I don't know. The neck is a particularly delicate area of the body so perhaps this could be the reason for the fast? Anyhoo, if PDs are required you can count me in. DD
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