Thursday, 8 November 2018
A huge relief
I had my consultation with the specialist this afternoon. He has suggested trying a cortisone injection into my hip instead of going for surgery. I am told that if it works... and it doesn't always...the pain relief is virtually instant although I have come home and had a look on tinterweb and it says it might take a few days.... Has anyone had a steroid injection in the hip? My doctor didn't think it worth trying as they are only a short term relief... The surgeon would prefer that I have one, to see if it gives any inflammation that might be there a chance to clear up. I am so pleased that I won't need an operation at least for a little while.. I have had sleepless nights about it. Hopefully I will be pain free and able to enjoy a few upcoming ceilidhs, in particular the New Years Eve one. With a bit of luck I will be back to taking long walks again within a few days of having the injection. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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I never had the cortisone shots. By the time I went to the OS for an x-ray, my hips were too far gone. Wishing you the best...
ReplyDeletePhew what a relief I do hope it works, no one enjoys an op. I am having awful trouble sleeping what ever way I lie my hips feel like they are going to pop out, I am still on cancer medication so not sure if anything could be done for me at the moment.
ReplyDeleteIt's worth giving it a try. My hip is awful although I havent been to the Dr about it, it keeps giving out and making me shout, lol
ReplyDeleteI spoke to a friend who has had a replacement and she tells me that you can have it done under a local instead of being put out, now if it comes to it I think I would opt to that, I have a fear of going under anaesthetic.
Let's hope the injections work, I feel for you.
Briony
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Fingers crossed for you.xxx
ReplyDeleteMy husband has steroid injections intermittently but sadly they only work in the short term. The inflammation and pain does keep coming back. I should say that Gerard has rheumatoid arthritis so it may be a little different. Hopefully you will be pain free soon.
ReplyDeleteHi My husband had many cortisone shots, though not in his hip. He would have a lot of pain for three days, then it would be fine. Some shots lasted only three months, some lasted him a year. In Canada, Drs are only allowed to give three separate shots in the same area, then after that it was surgery. His was in his elbows, shoulder and a couple of fingers. I hope you have good luck with the shots. I have arthritis in a few places including my hip. For me right now exercises work, though I assume that won’t always be the case. Anyway, I enjoy reading your blog and look forward to seeing how the shots do for you.
ReplyDeleteI had a shot in my knee and my shoulder about three weeks ago. It has helped a lot. I can only get them every three months. Dr. said I need a total knee replacement. Not rushing for that. Can't hurt to give it a try. Shoulder one was easy peasey, the knee one was a bit of a shock lol.
ReplyDeleteI have suffered as you are doing. I had the injection which did give almost instant relief. However, I have gained almost total relief from my osteopath/physiotherapist. Sessions once a week for several weeks and exercises made a HUGE difference. If I dutifully do my exercises I’m fine. If I forget I know about it. I can now sleep, play golf again, dance and walk pain free unless I choose to go hiking. Profits at my local chemist are down as I don’t need the paracetamol and ibuprofen any more! Best wishes in whatever path you take x
ReplyDeleteI’ve had about two a year (my rheumatologist doesn’t like it done more that) for many years. The relief isn’t instant and I’ve always found it best to take it easy for a day or so afterwards, but it really does help. Hope you get some relief.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me that the specialist/surgeon would have the best idea of whether to do the shot or not, so if they're giving you the go-ahead, it's the right thing to try. Have you asked the specialist about long walks? You may have to moderate activity so as not to make things worse.
ReplyDeleteHmmm - well I had one in my knee years ago but the relief was brief. Also I don't understand how they recommend injecting Cortisone into our joints when one of the side effects of it's use is Osteoporosis. !! Seems a bit counter-intuitive to me !
ReplyDeleteMr has the injections but as he says apart from a bruise they do nothing his nerves are too damaged for localised stuff to work right , he had one in his spine and one side of his face went dead he was drooling like a dog. Just dont get carried away when it does work , no 10 mile hikes . The joint is still damaged and swimming is the way forward
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the injections, i hope they work well for you. Like all treatments we are all different what doesn't work for one does work well for another, always worth trying. Healing hugs Emmax
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