just had my first steroid jab

[Ciar]

They are decently sized needles.

I was actually surprised that my treatment didn't work and that the doctor that injected it wasnt accurate, considering he did it while using an ultrascanner...scanner in the one hand, needle in the other stabbed in between the bones... hows that for a visual...

erm ouch!

 

[hopless500]

To cut to the chase, just wondered what people experiences are with these jabs? Googling they don't seem to have a very good rep - not treating any underlying problem but stopping inflammation for a while and then the problem returns, and sometimes worst.

The backstory is on Monday had a steroid jab in my groin to treat some chronic pain I've had for a few years down there, which plays up particularly if I do anything strenious. I had a hernia op about 15 years ago, and when the pain started they assumed it was a reccurrence and went in and replaced the mesh, but it didn't do anything for the pain. The current specialist I'm seeing reckons the meshes might have caused inflammation and a jab has a good chance of knocking it on the head.

Two days on, the tenderness down there just went overnight yesterday. Quite amazing really after having it for years, but I'm wondering if/how long it'll be till it resurfaces.

Usual disclaimer - yes I know, speak to your doctor, not get medical advice off internet forums, etc.

Had a steroid jab in my shoulder years ago (as in nearly 15 years ago). Worked a treat and no recurrence of pain whatsoever
Of course, now I have said that it'll probably start hurting again tomorrow....

 

[Bodhbh]

Had a steroid jab in my shoulder years ago (as in nearly 15 years ago). Worked a treat and no recurrence of pain whatsoever

Ha nice one, I wish.

 

[Bodhbh]

Update: I've had 2 now, the first didn't do much. But after about a few weeks, the specialist thought it was worth trying another one. The first jab I didn't feel too much, but the 2nd did smart more than a little - maybe he didn't get it on target the first time.

5 days after the second the pain has gone. I've not pushed it too much - turned the gas up a little on the commute in this morning, will try some light weights and swimming later in the week. All normally will cause a it bit of bother. If things are looking better, hope it stays that way...

 

[AndyRM]

Bunch of dopers!

 

[fossyant]

Fingers crossed it will help it settle. You can have upto 3 per year.