Hydrocortisone injection - anyone had it?

[Shevin Keedy]

As per title, I've been offered these for an old hip injury that's started to play up quite persistently.

I'm relatively young for a hip replacement/ resurfacing but it's gonna be unavoidable soon I reckon.

I'm just in a quandary about the injections as I've heard good and bad about them.

Anyone had any experience of them?

 

[PITA]

As per title, I've been offered these for an old hip injury that's started to play up quite persistently.

I'm relatively young for a hip replacement/ resurfacing but it's gonna be unavoidable soon I reckon.

I'm just in a quandary about the injections as I've heard good and bad about them.

Anyone had any experience of them?

Works for the RS. Go for it!

 

[Shevin Keedy]

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[Kurt.]

Sleep in a bag of rice on top of a radiator mate

 

[tommye]

Had one in my lower back many years ago after persistent back pain/movement.
Slight discomfort for a few days afterwards but nothing compared to the pain I was in. Back kinda sorted itself over next month or two with rest/exercise so no need for further treament.
Would recommend.

 

[Shevin Keedy]

Had one in my lower back many years ago after persistent back pain/movement.
Slight discomfort for a few days afterwards but nothing compared to the pain I was in. Back kinda sorted itself over next month or two with rest/exercise so no need for further treament.
Would recommend.

Good to know, cheers Tom

 

[COYBL25]

As per title, I've been offered these for an old hip injury that's started to play up quite persistently.

I'm relatively young for a hip replacement/ resurfacing but it's gonna be unavoidable soon I reckon.

I'm just in a quandary about the injections as I've heard good and bad about them.

Anyone had any experience of them?

There’s loads of urban myths about them mate.

They’re only bad when used persistently over a period of time - like they used to do with the old footy players. ( they thin out the cartillage )

 

[AndyC]

As per title, I've been offered these for an old hip injury that's started to play up quite persistently.

I'm relatively young for a hip replacement/ resurfacing but it's gonna be unavoidable soon I reckon.

I'm just in a quandary about the injections as I've heard good and bad about them.

Anyone had any experience of them?

Talk to your doctor for their opinion on and about the possibility of having a Hyaluronic Acid injection.

I suffer with arthritis in my knees and have had two doctors and an orthopaedic surgeon advise against cortisone... I take a non-prescription tablet containing HA and I honestly can feel an improvement.

That said, it's horses for courses as my oldest brother had a cortisone injection for a serious shoulder injury some 36 years ago and has only just (since New Year) gone back to the doctor to see about a repeat treatment !!!

 

[DavidH]

I dont take none ov that sh*t luv, n neither will you if ya know whats gud for ya! My bodies a temple!

Coming in here with your ha-ha-hashish

 

[AndyC]

There’s loads of urban myths about them mate.

They’re only bad when used persistently over a period of time - like they used to do with the old footy players. ( they thin out the cartillage )

Most doctors will only prescribe two cortisone injections... as (allegedly) the positive effects of subsequent injections decreases in comparison to that of the initial one.

 

[4737carlin]

Problems with your hips? I've had two full hip replacements, both in my 30s, so you say you are too young but don't take it for granted.
The science behind them is really moving forward, my first I'm told would last 15 years but the second i had 3 years later they put 20 years on, so in three years they had really moved forward. My first has lasted 19 years now and is perfect, but I do look after it.
This isn't really answering your direct question I know but if you are heading in that direction the waiting list is long, could even be 12 months long depending were you live, so don't put it off if you get offered to go on the list.

 

[Shevin Keedy]

There’s loads of urban myths about them mate.

They’re only bad when used persistently over a period of time - like they used to do with the old footy players. ( they thin out the cartillage )

Well to be honest I think that's the intention; to keep having them (not too often obviously) until a replacement joint is unavoidable.

I don't think there's much cartilage left there anyway now.

 

[DavidH]

I dont take none ov that stuff luv, n neither will you if ya know whats gud for ya! My bodies a temple!

Coming in here with your ha-ha-hashish

 

[Shevin Keedy]

Problems with your hips? I've had two full hip replacements, both in my 30s, so you say you are too young but don't take it for granted.
The science behind them is really moving forward, my first I'm told would last 15 years but the second i had 3 years later they put 20 years on, so in three years they had really moved forward. My first has lasted 19 years now and is perfect, but I do look after it.
This isn't really answering your direct question I know but if you are heading in that direction the waiting list is long, could even be 12 months long depending were you live, so don't put it off if you get offered to go on the list.

Cheers Carlin. Are you quite active too? (being nosy sorry)

 

[Rita_Poon]

As per title, I've been offered these for an old hip injury that's started to play up quite persistently.

I'm relatively young for a hip replacement/ resurfacing but it's gonna be unavoidable soon I reckon.

I'm just in a quandary about the injections as I've heard good and bad about them.

Anyone had any experience of them?

Recovery from an injection is probably easier than the recovery from surgery. Take the easier road first. Don't let them fob you off though, it's not either or, it's try one then see if the other is required, none of this back of the queue see you in 8 years rubbish.