Cortisone shots to prolong the surgery for hip replacement

Yes, my Dr said PRP and Stem Cell was not that effective for the hip. I have had 2 cortisone injections and while it helped take the edge off, the pain us still there. I can't have the surgery now for 3 months after the cortisone so I hope the pain doesn't come back full force!

JK - Long term or repeated use of oral steroids (like my daughter has used for years for intractable asthma, or my friend used for RA) is one of the culprits in osteoporosis, even though the daily dose is relatively low. I learned it years ago, and have never been willing to stay on prednisone except during acute asthma or bronchitis because we have a 4 generation history of significant osteoporosis. My daughter is being switched from prednisone to a biologic for her asthma. So far, in spite of everything, my bone density looks quite good, but hers is beginning to show early osteopenia at only age 40.
Sue

Unfortunately, @sueinmn I have no choice, it's part of my immunotherapy. They are trying me on a half dose -- 2.5mg -- so hopefully that will help. They follow my lab numbers very scrupulously so I trust that what they recommend is what is best for me, post-transplant.
JK