i'm back i have to have a cortizone injection

dachshund
dachshund Member Posts: 9,325
edited 15. Apr 2010, 11:20 in Living with Arthritis archive
thank you everyone.
for thinking of me.
the doc thinks if i have the inject in my hip it will
tell if te pain is comming from my hip or back.
i had that inject in my foot years ago and it did not work.
can you tell me if you think its pain full so i will be ready for it.
joan xx
take care
joan xx

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Aw bless Joan,

    If the jab is painful it will only be for a second or two and you never know, it could really do the trick, at least for a time. I am pleased you came away, from the appointment with something positive, that is going to be done and then see what happens.

    I think, Joan, with all the pain that you suffer, a jab will not phase you, in the least. I am ok with jabs as long as I do not look and I tell them politely that I do not wish to have a running commentary, just do it! :lol::lol:

    All, the best to you and Sue,

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,325
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you Elna.
    i hope you are feeling ok.
    yes thank you sue is ok.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Joan,

    Oh I do hope it will work for you and sometimes they give you a bit of sedative not least if you have pain cus they have to move it into a position you are not going to be able to do fully awake. I think you can ask but its not too bad and its over quite quickly. I really hope it works for you and when are you having it or do you have to wait for a date? Luv and a ((( ))) Cris xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,325
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Cris.
    i have to wait for a date and then go back to see the doc in 3 months.
    thank you for explaining.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Joan,

    I'm so pleased they have decided to DO something and that having the hip injection will help them to track where the pain is coming from. :D

    I've had steroid injections...but not in the hip..so I'm not much use with advice on this one. sorry. :(

    It would be really good if the injection gives you relief from pain and the effects from some steroids can last for several weeks so fingers crossed that's how it is for you. :wink:

    Why not have a chat with your doc to see if you will be having sedation for the procedure, as Cris said? or phone the rheumy dept/ nurse to ask?........that might help make you feel more relaxed about having it.

    (((hugs)))

    Iris x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,371
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Joan

    sorry I only juust saw this.

    I had a jab in my busra a while back and it di hurt a bit to be honest but it wsant for very long at all and the injecy=tion included a local aneasthetic (sp).

    It HAS to be worth a try. Dont forget to rest afterwards properly.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,325
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris.
    thanks for your help.
    i do not have a rhemy nurse.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,325
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Toni.
    thanks for your help.
    yes i hope it will be worth it.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx

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