Had my elbow injection today

suzygirl
suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
edited 14. Aug 2012, 08:05 in Living with Arthritis archive
It hurt :shock: Told to rest it for 48hrs and then resume normal activities.
I am right handed, so it will be interesting as it is my right elbow!

It has made me a little nervous about my back. I hope the injection works.

How is everyone else?

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Yes, I can see it might well hurt, Suzygirl. I have a theory, based on no medical knowledge whatever, that, the smaller the joint, the more it will hurt. Having said that, I've found spinal jabs for operations OK.

    It's actually quite hard to rest an arm, especially the one you use most. You keep catching yourself trying to use it, if only for something minor. When absolutely necessary, I used to tie a scarf together, throw it over my neck and use it as a sling. That way, at least I had to think before I could use the arm and wasn't just using it absentmindedly.

    I do hope it works.

    (Apart from the-foot-I'm-not-thinking-about, I'm fine, thanks.)
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    The better you rest that arm the better the outcome may be so that's the thought to hang on to! Seriously, I hope it isn't too sore and that it helps. Take care. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks Sticky, for your tip. I haven't read about your foot, I have been absent for a few days. I shall have to have a catch up!

    DD, I am trying to rest it. It is throbbing now and my shoulder and wrist are irritated by it and my fingers are tingling/numb. I wonder if it worse as I am off steroids now? My temp is going up, hoping its a flare and not infection.

    I feel like a right baby making a fuss, but my shoulder and hip were fine,no probs.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    You're not making a fuss. You've just had a needle shoved into a tender bit and liquid inserted in a gap that probably wasn't quite big enough :roll: And now everything's protesting.

    At the risk of trying to teach my grandmother to suck eggs, try to relax the arm, Suzygirl. Some of the protest might be tensed up muscles (wondering what's going to happen next :wink: ) Get comfy any way you can and then stay there. (())
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    It's probably best to rest your arm on a cushion or a pillow, keep up with the dullers and things will settle in time. It's a pain quite unlike the others, isn't it? Oh - and don't come on here too much! :wink: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Suzy
    Gosh I remember my mum having the same injections , when she came out I could see the pain on her face, now you make sure you rest it.
    I do hope it works for you,and tomorrow brings you some relief,x
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi suzygirl,

    I echo the above - make sure you rest it well. I don't think you are being a baby either. Pain is pain.

    Do you know if you can have some sedation for your back? I think it is unusual to do it with no sedation, but I am not totally sure.

    I hope you feel better tomorrow and certainly by Wednesday.

    Froggy
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello suzygirl, how are things today? I hope the pain has subsided at least a little (though preferably a lot) and that you are able to keep resting that arm. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning, thanks for the support. I have been resting it on a pillow, which helps along with a pain relief gel. It seems to have irritated the whole arm, which I wasn't expecting.

    Hubby and my boys have been so lovely, taking care of me. I am very fortunate. Going to take it easy to day as well.

    Frogmella, sedation just isn't an option for the back injections. I am still waiting for a date.
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Suzygirl


    Sorry injection was painful , try not to lift with that right hand as it will be sore .Hope the injection kicks in soon for you .


    karen xx
  • Suestpeters
    Suestpeters Member Posts: 94
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Suzygirl - I'm sure you will start to feel some relief from the pain soon, had one in my ankle once, it hurt at the time but did bring relief later - take care and look after yourself.
    gentle hugs - Sue
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  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Suzygirl

    oooh that made me cringe (shudder)

    I am glad that you are managing to rest your poor elbow as much as poss and hope that in the next day or so everything settles down

    Take care
    Love Juliepf xx
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thinking of you Suzy - and hoping the injection helps - and that the side effects pass quickly for you.

    Love Tillyxxx

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