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24th Feb 2021, 09:58 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Steroid injection to shoulder
I have a frozen left shoulder. Only got about 25% movement in it right now. Very painful sometimes. Anyway, I'm off to the medical imaging mob tomorrow morning for the injection. Had an injection in right shoulder many years ago, but that did little at the time. Right shoulder is as good as it will ever be right now. Getting old so don't heal so well now. Anyone here ever had this treatment? If so then how did it go? Been reading a bit about PRP injections. Seems like that may be better in some ways. Anyone had that done?
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25th Feb 2021, 05:21 PM #2China
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I have had cortisone in my right shoulder, shoulder is basically worn out and needs to be replaced, the cortisone did as expected and relieved the pain and returned almost normal use
have had it twice trouble is I do not head the medical advice and keep shooting things like 12 gage and .243 etc. this tends to reduce the length of time the relief lasts however all in all I would say it is very successful for what it is and that is to prolong the inevitable.
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26th Feb 2021, 08:11 AM #3Intermediate Member
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I have suffered with shoulder / neck pain for close on 60 years as a result of a sporting injury.Initially the only treatment was manipulation and massage. More recently I have had a number of steroid injections with mixed results. Initially it would provide 6 - 12 months relief, but this became shorter with each injection - the latest only effective for several days.
I must check out the potential of the PRP injections with my GP - I had not heard of them.
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26th Feb 2021, 02:46 PM #4Most Valued Member
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My wife has had multiple frozen shoulder issues over the last 10yrs, and at different times had steroid injections or just a fluid injection into the joint socket.
I think the general concept of the fluid ones is that the fluid expands the tissue around the socket slightly and allows it to free up a bit - reducing the inflammation and allowing the whole thing to settle down.
The results are very inconsistent. Some with almost nil improvement, and others have resulted in a lot. Sometimes the fluid treatment almost felt like the joint had "popped" a bit - but another time it was like nothing had happened.
She's also had issues with both thumbs - and ended up with steroid injections in base joint of those. One was a lot better in a day or so, the other zero improvement even after a couple of weeks.
Another injection into that one and it seems to have come right now.
I don't think the thumbs were done under imaging though - so possibly the first injection just didn't get into where it needed to be properly.
I hadn't heard of the PRP injections either.
My wife again (lucky by body is healthy - it's just my head that's dodgy!!) also had an issue with her foot.
Diagnosed initially as Plantar Fasciitis, treated with physio, steroid injections, had multiple scans done, expensive orthotics etc - all without any real improvement.
Finally ended up at orthopedic surgeon. Nope - can't see anything obvious in the xray......hang on - whats that??
Long story short, at some stage she'd had a tendon issue that had pulled off a piece of bone, inflaming and causing degradation of the adjacent tendon etc. Needed surgery to fix it and clean out the loose bits.
Sorry for the ramble, just trying to say that if you don't get results from whatever treatment you have don't just suffer in silence as there is usually something else available, or the initial diagnosis (and therefore the treatment) may not be correct.
IMO its not disrespectful to the medical professionals to get a second opinion or push for a referral to (another) specialist. They are after all just human, and dealing with a huge range of problem and workload. Like it or not there will be times when they don't nail the curly ones the first time.
Steve
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26th Feb 2021, 06:51 PM #5Gear expert in training
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26th Feb 2021, 07:17 PM #6Most Valued Member
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As well as the joint problems and other things I also have a tear in one of the muscles. Only way to fix this is surgery apparently, but that has been ruled out for some strange reason. Had to go for a CT scan today for another problem and am now not feeling good. Had to do things with the dodgy shoulder that it didn't like and was in a lot of pain. Luck enough to get the arm in a suitable position so I could fit in the bloody machine.
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28th Feb 2021, 11:03 AM #7
I've had 2 injections 1st 7 years ago 2nd 18 months. Atm suffering more from muscle d9wn the arm and in the neck, days vary on what ir how much I can ro tolerate. Such as holding a phone talking on it can ruine my day, yet using resistive stretch bands gives relief some times.
Hope you are sorted soon, missing shed time arpia.
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28th Feb 2021, 02:22 PM #8China
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Just to add PRP, is considered experimental it is expensive around $300 per shot, you need 4 shots as far as I am aware medical funds will not cover it and there is very little
evidence of any any real benefit.
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28th Feb 2021, 09:57 PM #9Most Valued Member
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Almost four days since injection. Pain has eased a little, but no difference in how much I can move shoulder. Back to doctor tomorrow morning.
My brother suggested I see this guy -
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=674631656238879Nev.
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5th Mar 2021, 07:27 AM #10Diamond Member
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Hi,
I've had cortisone in my shoulder twice due to suffering an impingement which results in bursitis. The cortisone works well. I do do a lot of home physio type exercises to keep movement and strength in the shoulders.
I had PRP in my elbows several years ago. Not sure if it really helped but I guess it must of as I don't get that much pain in them both now. I have spurs in both elbows, which if I whack, hit them, or lay on them for too long they start hurting.
Ben.
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11th Mar 2021, 11:07 AM #11
Yes I've had autogenous injections for tennis elbow, worked a treat when cortisone didn't.
Mine was done under workcover at sportsmed in Adelaide, the specialist said that my tenon was way oversized and covered by a lot of scar tissue as Ive been a gym yuppie for most of my life and worked a heavy physical job(lead refinery lots of bar/sledge/jackhammer work, thankgod those days are gone).
It still took a good 6 mths of light duties which drove me nuckin futs... and then the other elbow had a turn as well....................................................................
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9th Jun 2021, 05:48 PM #12
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12th Jun 2021, 11:22 AM #13
After new scans its been found I have partial torn lig, miniscule torn muscles in more than one place & ganglion impeding also. Can't get injection till late August. Trying to keep it moving best I can.
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30th Jun 2021, 07:47 PM #14Most Valued Member
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Been a while so here's an update. Had a HCLA injection a few weeks ago. Helped with pain, but not much in the way of movement in the shoulder. Got more sleep. Saw specialist last week and he recommended a second injection. Had that today. I now have lost a lot of control over my left arm. No real pain, but can't lift the arm at all or move it where I want. It has a mind of it's own. It's like a wet noodle. Better see doctor tomorrow if no better by the morning I suppose.
Nev.
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1st Jul 2021, 03:00 AM #15
Hi Nev,
That doesn't sound nice at all ! I can't imagine how it must feel not to have control of your arm, that would worry the hell out of me. I hope that it gets better very quickly. I agree with seeing your doctor about it, soon !Best Regards:
Baron J.
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