Steroid Injections

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edited 15. Jan 2025, 19:51 in Living with arthritis
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  • Fredd1e
    Fredd1e Member Posts: 18

    Do steroid injections really work?

  • claudsl
    claudsl Moderator Posts: 137

    Hi @Fredd1e

    I have created a separate post for your question on steroid injections.

    Speaking from personal experience, yes they do work. However it is important to follow the aftercare, if you don't there is less chance of them working.

    Here is a link with more info;

    Steroid Injections | Side-effects, uses, time to work

    Hope this helps! Claudia x

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  • Jca
    Jca Member Posts: 17

    I had a steroid injection last October. It was really helpful and lasted about 6 weeks. My rheumatologist did mine. So yes I’d recommend one.

  • Trish9556
    Trish9556 Member Posts: 809
    edited 15. Jan 2025, 18:50

    I have never had much luck with them. Had two last year into my wrist, one done by the local MSK team and one by my surgeon.

    Following the one by msk in February I now have repeated "bruising" every six weeks or so and a permanent shadow where it was done. Last time it bled so listen when they tell you about the side effects!

    Trish

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