Does anyone have experience with self injection of corticosteroids into the shoulder?
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by tarmyg
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
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!
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Should be feeling better in a few hours!Quote:
Originally Posted by tarmyg
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by lovbyts