Comments on: Pros & Cons: Cortisone Injections http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:27:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: tracy http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-51738 tracy Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:20:10 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-51738 I had a severe injury to my L5/S1. Had physical therapy, epidurals, even pain meds. Gave me no relief. Corrective surgery,walking and a diet of fruits and veggies..helped me recover. I happy to say I live pain free. I had a severe injury to my L5/S1. Had physical therapy, epidurals, even pain meds. Gave me no relief. Corrective surgery,walking and a diet of fruits and veggies..helped me recover. I happy to say I live pain free.

]]> By: teresa http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-44843 teresa Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:54:25 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-44843 i was treated for enthesitis via cortisone inj. in April2009. it didnt last long. in Aug/09 i herniated discl5-s1. Now my back is still in alot of pain( daily)! and i may be awaiting surgery to correct it. If you can do anything for yourself to help the pain, i would suggest doing it instead of getting the shot(s) bacause it only MASKS your injury.It IS NOT A CURE!if anything, it delays the true healing process.. get a second opinion if anyone suggests it to you, there may b other options! i was treated for enthesitis via cortisone inj. in April2009. it didnt last long. in Aug/09 i herniated discl5-s1. Now my back is still in alot of pain( daily)! and i may be awaiting surgery to correct it. If you can do anything for yourself to help the pain, i would suggest doing it instead of getting the shot(s) bacause it only MASKS your injury.It IS NOT A CURE!if anything, it delays the true healing process.. get a second opinion if anyone suggests it to you, there may b other options!

]]> By: Henry J Dudley III http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-16612 Henry J Dudley III Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:32:39 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-16612 Prolotherapy is a scam and any Dr. that practices it is a con. It does absolutely nothing for you. All it is is dextrose (sugar water) injected into the inflamed or damaged tendon close to the bone hoping that that would stimulate bllod flow to the area. It's a scam and any Dr that is doing it should be dis-barred... Prolotherapy is a scam and any Dr. that practices it is a con. It does absolutely nothing for you. All it is is dextrose (sugar water) injected into the inflamed or damaged tendon close to the bone hoping that that would stimulate bllod flow to the area. It’s a scam and any Dr that is doing it should be dis-barred…

]]> By: Angela http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-5969 Angela Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:36:50 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-5969 has anyone had cortisone injections into their neck vertebrae? and what were the results like. has anyone had cortisone injections into their neck vertebrae? and what were the results like.

]]> By: anna http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-1789 anna Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:53:13 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-1789 I've had severe upper neck pain due to whiplash and being a hair stylist thru the years,so for the first time I had the cortisone injections and at first it was very painful but after about a week I hardly had any pain at all.I wasn't sure if I was imagining it because I would have pain daily,I couldn't remember what it was like to not have any.My pain was more tissue damage,so that's why I think it worked.It still hurt a little,but not as much,it was like putting a band-aid on a raw open wound.We shall see how it long it lasts,but I highly recommend it,cuz if your gonna take pain meds your just covering up the pain as is with this,only temporary relief,but probally healthier? I’ve had severe upper neck pain due to whiplash and being a hair stylist thru the years,so for the first time I had the cortisone injections and at first it was very painful but after about a week I hardly had any pain at all.I wasn’t sure if I was imagining it because I would have pain daily,I couldn’t remember what it was like to not have any.My pain was more tissue damage,so that’s why I think it worked.It still hurt a little,but not as much,it was like putting a band-aid on a raw open wound.We shall see how it long it lasts,but I highly recommend it,cuz if your gonna take pain meds your just covering up the pain as is with this,only temporary relief,but probally healthier?

]]> By: Marilena Paolucci http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-1547 Marilena Paolucci Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:28:27 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-1547 To those of you with osteoarthritis symptoms such as worn-out cartaledge. Have you looked into prolotherapy? Google it and you'll find a practitioner in your local area. To those of you with osteoarthritis symptoms such as worn-out cartaledge. Have you looked into prolotherapy?

Google it and you’ll find a practitioner in your local area.

]]> By: shorty4062 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-1506 shorty4062 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:44:15 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-1506 I've had lower back pain for years. Nothing as worked. I started with therapy, had electronic stimulation, did the epidural injections, saw a chiropractor. All procedures seem to give temporary help. The injections made me blow up like a balloon. I gained weight really quickly. So much weight that I felt like my stomach was growing. I went as far as having liposuction (which turned out bad, I was scarred) except for the medication used after the surgery. Whatever that medication was, it worked. It took a year to recover fully. Once I was off the medication, the pain came back. My L-5 is almost bone to bone. I wear a high wasted body brief that gives some support. I try walking 2 miles, 3 days a week, but must recover from the pain two days a week. I work out using weights also on those two off days or when I don't feel like walking. I also cut the grass once a week, but also have to recover from the pain. All of this and I'm still over weight. I just had a birthday (turned 58) and feel like I'm 80. I take Celebrex because it's the only thing that helps somewhat. I don't look my age and want to enjoy getting out more like I used to. I’ve had lower back pain for years. Nothing as worked. I started with therapy, had electronic stimulation, did the epidural injections, saw a chiropractor. All procedures seem to give temporary help. The injections made me blow up like a balloon. I gained weight really quickly. So much weight that I felt like my stomach was growing. I went as far as having liposuction (which turned out bad, I was scarred) except for the medication used after the surgery. Whatever that medication was, it worked. It took a year to recover fully. Once I was off the medication, the pain came back. My L-5 is almost bone to bone. I wear a high wasted body brief that gives some support. I try walking 2 miles, 3 days a week, but must recover from the pain two days a week. I work out using weights also on those two off days or when I don’t feel like walking. I also cut the grass once a week, but also have to recover from the pain. All of this and I’m still over weight. I just had a birthday (turned 58) and feel like I’m 80. I take Celebrex because it’s the only thing that helps somewhat. I don’t look my age and want to enjoy getting out more like I used to.

]]> By: Carol L Lenger http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-1494 Carol L Lenger Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:00:26 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-1494 Brian, If it is basal joint arthritis, I have had the surgery. It comes with a fairly long recovery period, but I'm so glad I did it. I was losing grip power w/o the surgery, and after surg and hand therapy, I am much better. I wish I hadn't put it off so long. Brian,
If it is basal joint arthritis, I have had the surgery. It comes with a fairly long recovery period, but I’m so glad I did it. I was losing grip power w/o the surgery, and after surg and hand therapy, I am much better. I wish I hadn’t put it off so long.

]]> By: JANTI RAMJI http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-1496 JANTI RAMJI Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:48:04 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-1496 SOME MONTHS AGO I HAD SEVERE PAIN IN MY LOWER BACK AND HAD TO GO A & E AT THE LOCAL HOSP, THEY TOOK XRAYS AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING BUT AFTER MORE INVESTIGATION AND C.T. SCANS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS DOCTORS DISCOVERED I HAD A PROLAPSED DISC AND IT HAS BEEN CAUSING ME PAIN FOR MONTHS NOW, FINALLY I DECIDED TO GO WITH A C.T.GUIDED INJECTION INTO MY BACK BUT EVEN A WEEK LATER IT HADN'T STARTED TO WORK.I HAVE BEEN ON PAIN KILLERS TO NUMB THE PAIN.NOW TWO WEEKS LATER THE PAIN IS NOT AS SHARP AS IT USED TO BE MAYBE THE INJECTION DID WORK BUT I AM STILL TAKING THE PAIN KILLERS BECAUSE USUALLY HALF WAY THROUGH THE DAY IT STARTS TO GET PAINFUL AGAIN. SOME MONTHS AGO I HAD SEVERE PAIN IN MY LOWER BACK AND HAD TO GO A & E AT THE LOCAL HOSP, THEY TOOK XRAYS AND COULDN’T FIND ANYTHING BUT AFTER MORE INVESTIGATION AND C.T. SCANS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS DOCTORS DISCOVERED I HAD A PROLAPSED DISC AND IT HAS BEEN CAUSING ME PAIN FOR MONTHS NOW, FINALLY I DECIDED TO GO WITH A C.T.GUIDED INJECTION INTO MY BACK BUT EVEN A WEEK LATER IT HADN’T STARTED TO WORK.I HAVE BEEN ON PAIN KILLERS TO NUMB THE PAIN.NOW TWO WEEKS LATER THE PAIN IS NOT AS SHARP AS IT USED TO BE MAYBE THE INJECTION DID WORK BUT I AM STILL TAKING THE PAIN KILLERS BECAUSE USUALLY HALF WAY THROUGH THE DAY IT STARTS TO GET PAINFUL AGAIN.

]]> By: Brian Stowe http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/2009/10/26/pros-cons-cortisone-injections/comment-page-1/#comment-1492 Brian Stowe Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:09:26 +0000 http://www.losethebackpain.com/blog/?p=372#comment-1492 I have had deteriorating right thumb base joint for over a year, and am waiting for a third injection. Meanwhile my left thumb is also affected. My surgeon would like to take out a part of the joint, and replace it with other wrist material. But it appears that I wil lose gripping power - which makes me delay any such treatment. Please is there no other alternative ? Thank you. Brian Stowe I have had deteriorating right thumb base joint for over a year, and am waiting for a third injection. Meanwhile my left thumb is also affected.
My surgeon would like to take out a part of the joint, and replace it with other wrist material.
But it appears that I wil lose gripping power – which makes me delay any such treatment.
Please is there no other alternative ?
Thank you.
Brian Stowe

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