I have a mettertasol problem ,have been told either accupucture or steriod.
What is best and safer?
2006-10-17 20:40:43 · 8 answers · asked by scotkat 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
a steroid injection is really painful to get but it works wonders!
2006-10-17 20:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by I know nothing! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too, get a kenalog shot yearly for alergies. I only get one, some people get several. It helps so much, it's like I dont have alergies, which is a great thing for alergie sufferers. but a shot for pain, as you describe, I havent tried. But a co-worker got them ocasionaly for some sholder problem, and said they made him feel a lot better. Taking a lot of steroids is not a good thing, i assume, but if your doctor will give you one occasionaly, i think it's better than surgery, or feeling pain all the time. I have never tried acupuncture, tho, so I have no frame of reference.
2006-10-17 20:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a steriod injection into my shoulder. The actual injection wasn't that bad, but it really ached for a few hours after. Overall it did help calm my shoulder pain down.
2006-10-17 20:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by Angela 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi ive had a steriod injection in my shoulder after suffering from a long time with pain it helped immensly
2006-10-18 01:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have taken steroids but never an injection, i dont think its bad.
2006-10-17 20:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by Southie9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have for a shoulder injury. It is quite painful for a split second, but works wonders!
I hope you feel better soon.
2006-10-17 20:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
accupuncture is harmless, ive had a kenalog injection for a few years running when i was younger for hayfever (it contained steriods) a huge needle right in my bum cheek once a year lol
or as some people siad i had a big pr.ick in my ar.se
2006-10-17 20:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by Mr Gravy 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i'd always try to natural way first.
2006-10-17 20:49:37 · answer #8 · answered by lalala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋