Im 61 and had I known this before, I would never have gotten that cortisone shot in my hip, to which the relief was so short lived, about 2 weeks, then another week goes by and Im having a cycle, I do a lot of my own research, Im never an anomaly but odd things do happen. My Dr. led me to an ultrasound, which led me to a future referral to a Gynecologist. Because I had a low dose of HRT .25 patch that I quit using a month before the cortisone. Uterine cancer and all.
She also had never heard of this, I knew that was coming as I suggested the information from my reading. It would have been great had the orthopedics office when giving me that shot warned me it was a possibility. I got no warning of any kind. Im on Day 6 it has been slow and manageable but Im reading some lasting 20 days, is that right, possible or normal? What is wrong in the medical field that physicians dont have conversations between them anymore. Providers are so concerned with the 15 minute time limit they are given, Im rushed out the door before my questions are answered. I am hypothyroid and my levels escalated as well, so of course medication comes into play, lets increase the dose. Do more blood work in 4 weeks, "because that's what we are allowed". I have rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis as well, hence the hip shot, they have to try that first. I am absolutely fed up with this. Here I was enjoying the last 5 years without having to purchase a product.