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Side effects of cortisone injection?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 8 8:55pm | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
Thank you daily. Fascinating article on the effects, good and bad, from cortisone injections. I have had a number of them over the years, mostly knees before they were replaced and now shoulder. I found it interesting that something used to treat arthritis could actually weaken bone structure (osteoporosis).
I haven't experienced these side effects - well, I don't think so. But it's a good reminder that these shots should be used sparingly. That said, they can be a very effective short-term alternative to surgery. Eventually I will have to get my shoulder replaced.....
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P.S. The doctor who does my injections says that surgery isn’t always the answers and he still has people come for injections after surgery. Sometimes surgery can cause new problems which is why I am delaying surgery and getting injections. My back is so bad now I’m afraid to make things worse.
I'm sorry to hear that you have issues with more than one joint. How do you manage day to day joint pain ?
I read the article on cortisone steroids but I think it was talking about long term use as far as all the side effects. That being said, I do get a headache whenever I get a cortisone shot. For about 48 hours. So, side effects are real, albeit temporary for me. It's always a trade off it seems. Wish I could find a healthier alternative to joint pain. Without knee replacement.
Thanks for all your input. God Bless!
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I agree the injections are needed but good to know the risks of too many. I am 54 and they are doing the spinal injections to delay needing to get lumbar surgery (laminectomy/fusion L2-L5 and possibly S1) due to congenital severe spinal stenosis. They say I’m too young to get the surgery but other doctors say I should get it now due to being younger to recover front eh surgery.