Corticosteroid Injections for Rotator Cuff Disorders

[tarmyg]

Does anyone have experience with self injection of corticosteroids into the shoulder?

[GirlyGymRat]

Does anyone have experience with self injection of corticosteroids into the shoulder?

I've only had one in my shoulder. Doctor did an X-ray before to help target right area. I was told by others that it can be too high or too low and not hit the right area. I don't know if that's true? Mine went well.

[lovbyts]

Yes, I have had a couple in both shoulders. It does help a bit but not a cure, it only helps with the pain. DONT do any lifting for 2 weeks after the injection because it can damage the tendons more. Also dont do more than 3 injections into one are or it will also start to deteriorate the tendons.

Cortisone Decreases Bone, Ligament and Tendon Strength by Ross Hauser, MD

[tarmyg]

Had my injection done today and got prescribed naproxen 500mg/day. Will only do Legs and Abs for two weeks and see how it feels to make sure I am not using that darn shoulder. Thanks for the advice!

~t

[GirlyGymRat]

Had my injection done today and got prescribed naproxen 500mg/day. Will only do Legs and Abs for two weeks and see how it feels to make sure I am not using that darn shoulder. Thanks for the advice! ~t

Should be feeling better in a few hours!

[optionsdude]

Yes, I have had a couple in both shoulders. It does help a bit but not a cure, it only helps with the pain. DONT do any lifting for 2 weeks after the injection because it can damage the tendons more. Also dont do more than 3 injections into one are or it will also start to deteriorate the tendons.

Cortisone Decreases Bone, Ligament and Tendon Strength by Ross Hauser, MD

LB thanks for this,I'm not a big fan of steroid injections due to the fact they are not a cure. I'm on my 2nd one for the shoulder and I must say they do help with pain. I've gotta get recovered a little more from my knee and then I'll get the shoulder done.