Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi all, I went to my RA doctor and she gave me a cortisone shot but in my bottom not in the joint. She said she hopes this will help me until the Plaquenil starts to work. I got the shot on Thursday and so far I feel a lot better but my swollen ankle is the same. My question to the group is about how long on the average do these shots last? Another question, I haven't been officially diagnoised but the doctor put me on Plaquenil. Have any of you been on Plaquenil and not diagnoised? I would feel better knowing what I have so I know what I am dealing with. I do have a dx of fibromyalgia but this pain is centered around my wrists, ankles, elbows, and fingers. I thank all of you for your kind words and support, in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hello , A friend of mine got a cortisone shot in her tailbone at Christmas time last year and its lasted up till this week when she couldn't stand the pain and had another one. I don't know if that's much help to you. I had cortisone shots in 6 of my ribs years ago and that didn't last for very long at all, but don't forget, now they know so much more in things of meds so it should last longer. I hope it feels better for you right now. I don't know anything about Plaquenil. Just keep reading and learning and that's the way we contribute to our own body needs. Hi to everyone Wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 , I would think the cortisone shot would help a minimum of a few weeks and perhaps a good bit longer like maybe even several months. I think it may vary from person to person. They usually helped me a few months. I tried plaquenil but was already diagnosed when put on it. It caused some severe headaches behind my eyes and I did not take it very long. Kay ----- Original Message ----- From: " sjtoulouse " <sjtoulouse@...> <Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 8:00 AM Subject: Cortisone shots > Hi all, > I went to my RA doctor and she gave me a cortisone shot but in my > bottom not in the joint. She said she hopes this will help me until > the Plaquenil starts to work. I got the shot on Thursday and so far > I feel a lot better but my swollen ankle is the same. My question > to the group is about how long on the average do these shots last? > Another question, I haven't been officially diagnoised but the > doctor put me on Plaquenil. Have any of you been on Plaquenil and > not diagnoised? > I would feel better knowing what I have so I know what I am dealing > with. I do have a dx of fibromyalgia but this pain is centered > around my wrists, ankles, elbows, and fingers. > I thank all of you for your kind words and support, > in Michigan > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi , I can't speak to the cortisone shots but I was taking plaquenil for 3 years. It was the first thing that worked for me (I was already dx) and I was mostly symptom free until this summer. I also took sulindac, then later switched to vioxx. It worked great but after 3 years seemed to lose it's effectiveness. Now I'm on methotrexate pills once a week and slowly seeing some improvement. I do remember the plaquenil took a few weeks to really kick in but once it did it really helped me alot. I didn't experience any side effects although I've heard it can happen. Hope this helps. Carol > Hi all, > I went to my RA doctor and she gave me a cortisone shot but in my > bottom not in the joint. She said she hopes this will help me until > the Plaquenil starts to work. I got the shot on Thursday and so far > I feel a lot better but my swollen ankle is the same. My question > to the group is about how long on the average do these shots last? > Another question, I haven't been officially diagnoised but the > doctor put me on Plaquenil. Have any of you been on Plaquenil and > not diagnoised? > I would feel better knowing what I have so I know what I am dealing > with. I do have a dx of fibromyalgia but this pain is centered > around my wrists, ankles, elbows, and fingers. > I thank all of you for your kind words and support, > in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I haven't been officially diagnoised but the > doctor put me on Plaquenil. Have any of you been on Plaquenil and > not diagnoised? I was. Plaquenil can be helpful for treating many connective tissue diseases, and since it takes so long to start working, and since it is considered a mild drug in terms of side effects, it can make sense to start it before a specific diagnosis is confirmed. Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Hi Beth, I'm 49 and live on injections. Steroid, Cortizone, Epidurals. I have OA, Fibro Digen.Disc Dis. 2 back surgeries and the last one was 3 level fusion. Both knees scoped, started Synvisc injections this morning. If they do not work the DO has sujected removing knee caps. I finally had to quit work 12-05. The pain was soooo bad and the fatigue soooo ?, it was impossible to even get ready for work. My pain is mostly on my right side. From my migraines to my big toe. Do you go to a pain mgmt. Dr. I go each month for meds and more injections. I have fought this battle since 02' when I went to get up one morning and my back was locked. It has been a battle since then. If you have any more questions or need to vent feel free. I'm here 24/7. Hope you have a Good evening and your injections help. Soft hugs and Prayers, Deta @...: beth.blackmarr@...: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:16:28 +0000Subject: [ ] Cortisone Shots Hello all!To be quick, yesterday I was given an injection of cortisone in my hipbursa, in an effort to calm the pain there. I have RA, and OA (Iguess helped along by the RA), in both hips, left being severe. That's where I got the injection.This evening, I cannot fall asleep! I think I am just more sensitiveto this stuff than other people maybe. My DR's have told me that Ishouldn't have any side effects from direct injections.Anyone out there have similar issues with steroid injections?One more question: DOes anyone know if OA goes with the territorywhen one has RA? Seems like the joints I was diagnosed with OA in havereally taken a dive. If I control the flares as best I ca, will thatstop the progression of the OA? As an aside, I am 44 Yrs old. Have been diagnosed w/RA for two years.Prior to that, I had been told I had Fibro when complaining ofmultiple joint pains. I am just now back on MTX Inj weekly to try tosettle the flare I am having after having to bail on Humira.Any feedback I can get would be GREATLY appreciated! Many thanks to all.Beth B. Lakewood, OH _________________________________________________________________ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM & loc=us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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