recovery time after cortisone injection
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I'm having my first injection next week after trying everything available it's in my left heel I've heard few things as 2 days to 2 weeks how long should I refrain from going to work after having it done
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ray62350 conker
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Off wlrk....depends on what work is.
Most Docs suggest that 48hours to 10 days is the time necessary for cortisone to take effect but the only issue really is squeezing the fluid out of the area that requires the cortisone. One doc wanted me to rest for the full 10 days to make sure it lasted in the required area, another said I should get some indication of +/- in 48 hours - I reckon it depends on how much you would be on your feet at work.
conker ray62350
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j52763 conker
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PremPod conker
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There is no scientific evidence that walking on the foot disperses the fluid more quickly and the effectiveness is very variable between individuals. Some get immediate reliefe, some it takes 2-4 weeks, others get no relief. It is a little unpredictable although some scnas can help to guide the potntial benefit.
j52763 PremPod
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tina80082 PremPod
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haley12345 tina80082
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jana89782 j52763
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Have you tried wearing the boot? I have severe pain in one foot due to injuries to my ankle. I was given the boot about a month ago I sleep with it on every night and in the morning wake up with very little pain and tightness it works great. Of course I can't sit longer than 40 minutes without having pain, but man the mornings are the worst. I go in tomorrow for the shot have you tried that? Did it work?
pina82592 PremPod
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how long after my cortisone injection can be walk on my foot it's been 3days and foot feels ok
JenInCali j52763
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I'm so sorry you're suffering so much. My foot (plantar fasciitis) is excruciating and it runs my life. Don't give up. You might need surgery to fix it?
della28415 PremPod
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I've had an injection Monday morning and it still hurts. I was told by my podiatrist doctor to get Vionic shoes and Salonpass icy hot and rub your feet with ice bottle and it helps. But I have 90% of my home is tile, I got a pair coming in the mail vionic house slippers to walk around the house. What is your suggestions? Also I take Tylenol arthiritus.
Ms._Vick j52763
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Omg.. Doctors! So..I've struggles w/ health issues for 7-8 years now...and the last 1 yr to 11/2 I have pain in my feet!! When i get up to go to the restroom in morn., im holding on to things! Makes it a bit hard to live like this! I just was told i have plantar fascitis..but its not just my heel..he says it can radiate..id gad it tears ago in just my geals! It's from inflammation..so if i could control my addiction to sugar n carbs..i might kick it..but i can't!! Its all part of the health issues..weight gain..joint pain..sharp random pains. Vertigo..etc..i also want to feel normal again..im 38..w three teens..single and work full time w kiddos.
joycepost Ms._Vick
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I feel so sory for you, theres no immediate solution for PF its a long hard struggle, ive had it now for nearly 4 years ups and downs, and the truth is when I lose weight (which is so hard and very rare) it does go a lot better, I wear medical insoles which are specially made for my problem and I have to wear trainers all the time.
I have a nice office job and like to dress nice, but now my whole wardrobe has had to change to suit my footware and my stupid feet. I hate it....
Ive been to several specialist and Ive had every treatment in the book there possibly is for FP but nothing works. not for me anyway. Ive had cortisone injections twice. (would defo not recommend) knowing now what I know.
At night i put 2 ice packs on my feet to sooth the pain after walking about etc. but I am never pain free.
Jadajag joycepost
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Joyce, I am sorry you are suffering from PF. It is horrible. I have it in both feet and have had pain for years after walking or standing a lot but it has gotten worse the last couple months so I went to the foot dr and have braces on each foot and was told to do stretches and I got a cortisone shot in each foot (very painful) and then they wrapped my feet in medicated guaze and I was told to keep my feet wrapped for 2-5 days. My feet don't feel any different, they said it would take a couple days to feel better, but the shot area doesn't hurt. I'm wondering why you don't recommend the shots?
zanylany Jadajag
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Hi
What a complex complaint PF is. Nothing seems to be the same as in treatment, just the pain which is nothing like other pain. What sometimes works or suits 1 doesn't another. I had a Cortizone injection 2 months ago which didn't improve. In general I am told to wear gel heels and then for me I find they make it worse, no matter how soft they are. I find soaking my feet in ice is like being in heaven and temporary relief is the taping recommended by the doc. It takes a lot of the discomfort away. Go onto U Tube to see how to do it. I did pay privately to see a Podiatrist and he sorted insoles out to the shape of my foot in some trainers. They are the most comfortable things I can wear. It seems to be a complaint that is in curable. Sometimes I am told it can just disappear.
Rommel777 PremPod
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Question for you doctor. What's the risk of suffering an Achilles tendon rupture after only a single cortisone injection at the point where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel? Only one injection, not more.
rivera89 haley12345
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thank you for your post , is cryosurgery painful ? is revovery painful ?