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Got cortisone shot today. No difference.

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sherry5959
sherry5959

DR said I would notice difference right away.

Been 4 houts, and no change

Anyone have delayed reaction to shot?

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  • ron30683
    ron30683 sherry5959

    Posted

    I think it would take some time to take effect.  i hadshot in back and took several days.  hope u get some relief.   I just completed  surgery on both hands  not much relief on first  second one feels better
    • sherry5959
      sherry5959 ron30683

      Posted

      Hope the other hand feels better son, and wishing you continued healing.

      Thanks for responding. I guess I was expecting instant relief, and it's good to know I might have had unrealistic expectations

  • ron30683
    ron30683 sherry5959

    Posted

    i guess i may have had unrealistic expectations  im supposed toreturn to work in two weeks and not sure howthatwill work
    • sherry5959
      sherry5959 ron30683

      Posted

      I hope you have some healing in the two weeks so you can work.

      I am under the same pressure.

      I play guitar and have 2 gigs first week of September.

      May we both find relief!!

  • jeremydpbland
    jeremydpbland sherry5959

    Posted

    Corticosteroid injections for CTS usually take effect within 48 hours, with a few patients reporting a slower response up to about 6 weeks post injection, which is when we usually follow people up. About 10-20% of people do not respond at all.

    Dr J Bland (Consultant Neurophysiologist - Canterbury CTS clinic)

    • sherry5959
      sherry5959 jeremydpbland

      Posted

      Thankyou for this info.

      It is 4 days for me now, and there is still no change.

      If anything, the tingling is stronger.

      I play guitar and this changes the game for me.

      Is surgery now my only option or can a 2nd shot be helpful?

    • sherry5959
      sherry5959 jeremydpbland

      Posted

      I forgot to ask if it is possible the injection was not done properly. There were no guiding xrays or ultrasounds, etc.

      Also, contrary to all I have read, wearing a splint seems to make it worse.

      I suppose I could learn to live with tingling, but I make my living playing guitar. It's also a source of joy.

      I waited a month to get injection, thinking it would resolve with rest, vitamin B6, and tumeric. I tried exercises, and it exacerbated the condition. You seem my best hope here for what to do bext

      Thank you

    • jeremydpbland
      jeremydpbland sherry5959

      Posted

      Come over to my own website and we can discuss it there. It's impossible for me to post links and things here without being moderated - I can't even post a link to my site but it's easy to find. The short answer is that there may be grounds for trying a second injection but it's really quite a complicated question.

      Dr J Bland, Consultant Neurophysiologist, Canterbury CTS Clinic

    • sherry5959
      sherry5959 jeremydpbland

      Posted

      Tried to emai, but came back .

      Can you give me a hint how to get to your website+

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