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recovery time after cortisone injection

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conker
conker

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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  • conker
    conker

    Posted

    My other foot the good one is swollen  this morning as it's taking the brunt of me walking funny as is the knee painful 
  • louiselost
    louiselost conker

    Posted

    I was put out for manipulation and injections of the foot, and find a week later it's still painful and tender.  You go in for a procedure to reduce pain - that's ironic.  Will call the specialist's assistant and see if I can get some information to see if it's a steroid flare.  I'm sick of feet.
  • christophe77444
    christophe77444 conker

    Posted

    Have you tried Indometacin, Iv'e had pain in the heel for 6 months but when I started taking 25mg capsules for my knee the plantar fasciitis pain went away within a day and I am now back to walking several miles with no pain' just wish it had worked on my Knee as well.
  • Miketammy16
    Miketammy16 conker

    Posted

    I had cortisone shots yesterday in side of foot & was sore yesterday,but, so much relief today. But can not stretch foot for 2 days, ice 20 minutes every hour for 2 day,stay off as much possible so cortisone can settle. I will not lie & say it was not painful,because it was. But if I can handle it you can,because I am a big baby. He used the numbing spray as he was doing,but,still felt the initial needle stick ( not bad) but after that nothing. Let me know how it goes!
  • oras740508
    oras740508 conker

    Posted

    I have had the cortisone injections on both heels and it extremely painful! The doctor told me to go about my day, but what he didn't expect was that it bruised both my feet; slightest touch made me cry! 1 wk later I go to another foot specialist (still in unbearable pain) she went more into detail on the cause of my pain. Not only the spurs but pinched nerve in one and tightened ligaments on both. Treatment for now is physical therapy 3x wkly for 3 wks, expensive running shoes, good arch supports and off my feet for a total of 3 wks. God bless!
  • BKLYNGIRL68
    BKLYNGIRL68 conker

    Posted

    It depends on the individual. I had an injection done in my knee on March 29th. I still have pain in my knee going in my thigh and back
  • joycepost
    joycepost conker

    Posted

    I didnt ge told any recovery time just that it would be fine straight away. how wrong were they the next day it was twice as painful and I couldnt put my foot on the floor, I was so bad I didnt go out for about 3 days then it eased off a lot.

    I WOULD NOT have any more injections as the pain gets worse after 3 months when it wears off....

  • kaz29019
    kaz29019 conker

    Posted

    Hi I've just had cortisone injection in my ankle been 3 days still very painful and sore and swollen anyone know how long recovery is? Thanks

    • christophe77444
      christophe77444 kaz29019

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      I have injections in my Knee every three months and they give me a pain free life  with no pain killers. It varies each time but I know how effective it will be as they inject, the more it hurts the better it will be and the doctor says he can feel the needle going in to inflamed tissue and I say don't I know it but carry on you have hit the right spot. It is sore for a day or two but after that it is a win, win situation with it lasting up to 2 months and then the pain starts coming back so I have to resort to pain killers untill I am allowed another jab, only allowed 3 a year. Injection work's best on the Knee and vary's on other joints but they are well worth a try. They reach there most effective within a week and if they do not work for you then worth trying again as it is important to get it in just the right spot and the ankle is a much smaller joint.

  • amanda96442
    amanda96442 conker

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    So I have had 3 surgeries on the same foot in the last 10 months. I am very frustrated. I went back to work a few days ago than today got my 9th cortisone shot. I was told by my Dr that if I don't wear these special braces for the rest of my life I will end up on disability. The problem with the braces is that I have to put a deposit down of $300.00 for each foot. Than I he can't guarantee that it's even going to work. I am very frustrated. I work two jobs both require me to stand can't use a stool job won't allow it. I have no idea what to do at this point. Anything we try doesn't seem to work. I definitely don't have that kind of money especially since I have been out of work for 10 months for something that I should've been able to go back after 6 weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions I am very frustrated at this point. Looking to get a second opionion.

  • claire51599
    claire51599 conker

    Posted

    I am really nervous just about to leave your go to the doctors for this injection my nerves are laying havoc help
  • latashanw76
    latashanw76 conker

    Posted

    I just had my first knee injection I really didn't feel pain until 30 mins after. I went to work right after.My Doctor sent me home with an anti immflamatory meds which don't work. My knees feel kinda funny but I think I will know if it actually worked till a few days.

    • pamela63192
      pamela63192 latashanw76

      Posted

      My knee injection was painful and I had two days off work. Thecdaycafter I had them done I noticed a dramatic change in my knees I could walk down stairs properly and get up without the usual agonising pain . It has lasted roughly 2 months
  • jana89782
    jana89782 conker

    Posted

    I am having my first injection tomorrow, at 1 will I be able to go back to work? I ask because I'm not sure what to expect. Thanks

    • christophe77444
      christophe77444 jana89782

      Posted

      You will be advised to rest for the rest of the day to get the best result from the injection and it only really hurts as the steroid is injected so you could work as long as you rest the foot at a desk job. I find with each injection i get better results that last longer, its 4 months since my last knee injection and its just starting to hurt again so 4 months pain relief is well worth a few minutes of sharp pain. As yours is in the foot you should be offered something to numb it so may be worth it.
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