Re: Re: Cortisone Shots in Joints

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Thanks for sharing .

Lari

susan wrote:

Not exactly on topic but I have had cortisone injections in my elbow,

I get tennis elbow quite badly. I seem to remember that it a) hurt

quite a lot and the doctor said I could have a maximum of three

injections in one joint in a lifetime (might be remembering this

wrong - so don't take it as read). So I guess it is quite bad for

you long term. Also I ended up referring myself to a physiotherapist

to sort out that problem which was far more effective than an

injection.

> > I am up to have both of meniscus' removed in both of my tmj

> joints. But, the doctor wants to inject them with cortisone right

> now? Any thoughts? I'm really nervous about this. Is this ok for

> your joints? I have heard it is bad for them.

> >

> > Lari