apparently Ive got rotator cuff syndrome. My doctor said a steroid injection into the shoulder would help, I have heard that the effects only last for a short while and when the symptoms return they are a lot worse and to have the injections over and over again would cause damage to the ligaments and soft tissue, is this true.
2006-11-06 06:40:52 · 10 answers · asked by charlie 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes I would try it too if it were me. Your doctor is going to explain to you about the risks of long term injections. And yes the injections only last for several months. And then the pain may return though not with vengence as has been suggested. However, you may only require one course of injections, and your body may repair it's self once it is relaxed and free from pain.
I have had both steroid injections and cortisone. The steroid for back pain and cortisone for an Achilles tendon injury..both were effective and I never required a further course of either.
Your doctor may recommend that you have Physiotherapy along side the injections.
Of course you could always live on Ibobrufen tablets and that would really mess your stomach and skin up. Have you tried a tens machine it is good for short term pain relief.
2006-11-06 07:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had the injections in the back L1-S2 area, and they work for about 3 months if at all. My last one only lasted about 3 or 4 weeks. I haven't heard too much about rotator cuff injections. They can usually get steroids into the rotator cuff using Iontophoresis. However; if the pain persists, you could have rotator cuff surgery. It's not a difficult surgery at all, depending on the severity of the tear. Also, if it is a labrum tear, you are in luck. The recovery time is about 4-6 weeks with restrictions.
2006-11-06 14:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by gtrplayer5555 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak with your doc about the effects and side effects.
My husband used to get steroid shots for his knees. It works great for awhile and then comes back full force and even worse than before. His doctor cautioned him when he got the shots. He told him that the shots make you feel so much better that you start acting like you're 18 again and that ends up making your shoulder or knee worse. When you feel the pain you tend to be careful and not overdue it, but when you don't feel the pain you tend to overuse problem area. The doc used to say when you get the shot you'll feel good enough to downhill ski, but don't do it because once the shot wears off your knee will be shot.
2006-11-06 14:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by momofmodi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The symptoms wont return worse, I have had shots in my left knee. I am choosing not to have surgery yet so that is why I had the shot...that was 9 months ago. Yes I still have some pain, but not what is was before. If I were you, I would try it. 1 shot isn't going to do damage, many shots will, but doctors will only do so many anyways. That choice is yours. But as I said before, I would do it. It is better than living with the pain...
2006-11-06 14:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by Connie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-06 15:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by james k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I broke my humerus and tore my rotator cuff.I tried pain clinics,took many pills,and finally decided to try the shots.They did not work and my hair started to break off.I would suggest exstensively talking with your doctor before making the decision.
2006-11-06 14:49:14 · answer #6 · answered by lexi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and yes (could not would cause ligament damage), but the question you need to ask yourself is, Can you live with the pain?
2006-11-06 14:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by corinne_29_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely until the research into the condition improves you may be stuck with just what is available.
2006-11-06 14:44:51 · answer #8 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had them in my knees and they helped until I could get the surgery I needed.
2006-11-06 14:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well a hurt shoulder is a joint.mum got shots of cortizone in her knee joint & all is well
2006-11-06 14:48:06 · answer #10 · answered by swashbuckler82 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋