Re: Cortisone Shots in Joints

March 9, 2005

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

March 9, 2005

I get the shots from time to time in my thumbs and wrists, and had

them once in my elbows. I have some nasty arthritis in both places.

According to my doc, they can cause bone deterioration if done too

often, but he's never mentioned a lifetime limit, and I have had way

more than three, over the past five years. I don't ask often, though,

because I know that too much is not good.

They surely can give wonderful, magic relief, though!

Cammie

>

> 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.

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