Dr.Thank you for your excellent points regarding cortisone injections! I wanted to share that I'm in my late 50's and have been struggling with severe knee tendonitis for close to 15 years. This pain effected me daily from lifting out of my chair to getting out of my car and other squatting/bending positions necessary in life. It was excruciating during those movements. My doctor was unsure if a cortisone injection would help but we tried it anyway. I literally feel like I have new knees! The pain relief was instant and 2 months later, I still marvel at how well it worked. It relieved 100% of my pain. Praise God. I pray it continues to work longterm. Thank you again.

After a year of Physical Therapy , Pain and carrying my arm in a sling my Dr. decided on a Cortisone shot for my left shoulder , Within three days all the pain was gone and i was back to playing Tennis , Its been six months so far and all is good.. Id call this a miracle shot.. BTW My blood sugar did spike for a couple of weeks and wen back to normal . I didn't gain any weight..

I injured my knee 7 wks ago MRI shows complex medial meniscus tear, bone bruise & a Baker's Cyst which is leaking. An x-ray shows no arthritis. He is not sure about surgery, but, has vaguely mentioned having a Cortisone shot. After watching your video, I decided I will NOT have the injection. I have enough problems. I'm still in pain. All I was doing was putting a sm garden flag in the ground, and almost fell and over corrected myself and WHAM O!

Cortisone shots for the arthritis in my knees works really well. Thank you❤️

Thank you so much for this explanation. My doctor did not provide nearly as much information. Your comments are easy to follow and understand.

You are so pleasant to listen to and learn from😊

Thanks very much for your comments its very helpful

Thank you. I have taken cortisone shots in my knees for arthritis. Very helpful especially when I was still working before I retired. Some of the heavy lifting I did at work aggravated the arthritis. I don’t need to get them as often as I did when I was still working. They are well worth the temporary pain of the injection.

Thank you Dt. Andrea Furlan once again for yr valuable time to share wt the entire wolrd who needed the most to hear this.

I had one last year in my frozen shoulder and the pain only came back after seven months. 😍 My surgeon doesn’t like to give them more than once a year, and sent me for an MRI to see if something else is going on, but my GP said only showed slight inflammation. Looks like I’m going to need another shot.

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Very timely for me, I am scheduled to get an injection on Friday. Thank you for the information, it is very helpful.

Thank you for everything you provide Doctor, does it work for osteoporosis pain?

Thanks for explaining cortisone injection and all related situation.

I wouldn't bother with this , though likely the only thing your insurance would pay for . I suggest if you can afford it , acupuncture or some other remedy . Someplaces have " Community Acupuncture Clinics " Offering it on a sliding fee / low cost basis . I've had it for my neck , degeneration of one vertebrae and releived the pain and stiffness .

Brava dottoressa Furlan, ha spiegato benissimo 👍🏽👏🏼🙋🏼🤗

This injection is the most painful thing ever experienced, and I will never in a million years have another one!

Thank you Dr.Furlan for this valuable information. I appreciate it as I have Bad knees and might be going for the Cortisone injection in the near future.

Thank you Doctor. This is good information for novices like me...👍👍

Good explanation very clearly about hydrocortisone injections effects sideeffects and indications how long last ...really useful for patients with fear to prick ..we can indulge your information video for education purpose ...very useful madam

Thank you for your simplistic explanations!

Thank you very much Doctor Furlan .

Its only after watching this video I went for a cortisone injection with confidence. I was suffering from pain at the back of my heel for more than 4 months and doctors advised so many things like TENS, ultrasound, change of footwear to MCP chappels along with some pain killer tablets. Nothing worked. I couldn't walk, cycle, the must do regular exercises for my Type 2 diabetes. Though doctors suggested injection at the site of the pain I was so skeptical about the steroid injection, its side effects and how long it will last etc.. In 4:25 in this video you said if the pain goes off after the injection it may not come again. This gave me more confidence to try the injection 'cos chances of getting rid of pain once for all is also possible. Now after 10 days of the injection (Kenacort 40mg) I feel completely painless and many many thanks to you for giving the needed information (like how this is different from anabolic steroids, how long the pain relief last...). Thank you so much 🤗

My shot in my shoulder from arthritis, under ultrasound, did not hurt at all. I talked to the nurse the entire time and it was over in a few minutes. I may have felt a tiny poke and that was it. I was worried about the shoulder. Still hurts a little on day 2 but much improved.

Thanks Doc. ❤️❤️❤️ for this very informative video of yours

Just within the last few weeks my Rheumatologist suggested shots for both hands as I was having terrible joint pain in my hands. Within a week of eachother I had both hands done. It’s been a few weeks from my first injection and about a week from the second. I can’t believe how much better I feel. You’re video just came up so thought I’d watch. Even though I have had the injections I’m happy to learn more about the steroids. Thank you so much. Debbie from the GTA.🥰

Thank you for the great information from. Very enlightening

Great information doctor. Thank you!

Thankyou for explaining I'm going to get a shot in June in my knees I pray they work I'm 70 don't want surgery because of my blood pressure God bless

God bless you more dra furlan.

Thank you Dr Adrea furlan for the help and information

Thanks for uploading the video. It is very useful.

I had a cortisone injection into my hip and actually got a systemic reaction. Pain was reduced in my lower back and in my knee of the opposite leg. I also had really bad hot flushes for at least a week. I was not expecting this at all.

Can a shot cause anxiety or insomnia? Thx. Always enjoy videos Doc

Very good information. Thanks for sharing ❤🙏

I have just had my first injection on my right knee. This is a very accurate report of how the steroid affect you. I am on day 3 since treatment. I have a slight bruise at the area of injection and slight face redness. However i am just start to feel its working . Also i have noticed how alert and well i feeling in general. So far i would say that it start to be very effective for all of my body. Even aches in my back are going . So it is well worth proceeding with this treatment. The best i felt in years. Good luck.

Did not hurt me at all. Zip. Good doctor. I had.

Thank you for all the useful information and advice.

Thank you for answering my questions.

Thank for your sharing! Short video but it is very helpful

Very good information, thank you! I have been diagnosed with osteo arthritis of thumb and doctor posed possible use of steroid injection in future. At 81, I am not certain that is a good idea. Now I watched your video and I'm even more doubtful about it.

One thing that I had hoped was covered in this tutorial (by the way I love your tutorials and the simple honest way you talk! ) I was hoping or wondering if you cover the topic of occipital neuralgia as my doctor is suggesting and injection in my head to relieve it as a well as the trigeminal neuralgia Do you have thoughts or a tutorial on this type of pain? Thank you again for your many great tutorials!

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Thanks Dr Andrea for a clear explanation of steroid injections.

great information thanks you I go tomorrow knee injection

Hi Dr. Furlan, could you please make a video on how immediate family members can support and manage care for a person who has fibromyalgia? Would appreciate it.

Thx Dre , i’ll be waiting for my shots , soon i hope !

Thank you for a very good and calm explanation of steroid injections. I had 6 lumbar cortisone injections done 2 weeks ago. I'm already feeling much less pain and relief after 4 years! However, I'm experiencing very much water retention and hunger. How long does this increase in those two areas generally last? Thank you in advance x

Excellent information. Thank you

My shoulder iv had two jabs . It works for me. Fabulous. It’s not painful. But it’s worth it.

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How long do the side effects mentioned at the end (stomach upset, insomnia, restlessness, heightened blood pressure etc.) last?

I've had some relief from epidural and cortisone but it has been more like kicking the can down the road. Ended up eventually getting neck fusion and lapidectomy. I've had them in the back, neck, elbow and shoulder. Best results were the shoulder. The elbow hurt the most. It helped but after 2 months injury re-aggravated. I believe in heat,ice and massage. No side effects. It's not a cure but helps manage things.

Thank you just had a shot so far so good thanks for info

Thanks a lot for your best information.

I had injections done tonmy back the pain came back after 8 months. Yes the injection takes away pain, you are more mobile, therefore you cause more injury to your bones, dics without realizing it. I have issues with brusitis and C5 C6 and I refuse to take the injection, if I am in pain, I am aware and can look after myself better, by stopping what i am doing, rest, physiotherapy or chiropractor. Stretch, heat or cold pack. The doctors want to outsource all of the given options by them in order for them to operate So no matter what injection you take you will end up in a worse of condition and eventually have surgery.

Thank you for your comments re cortisone injections. I have taken them for knee pain and they help. However, I have experienced severe cramps following the shots. Any comments regarding this would be appreciated. I also take the Gelsyn injections. Your comments please. Thank you.

Very beautiful doctor, and very beautiful lady

No injection for me!!! Thank you my Doctors!!!

Doctor Andrea you are an Angel

Thank you for sharing this!

Thanks so much ma

I had a shot in my knee a couple weeks ago. Seems like the pain got better right away, but is now coming back. Still better than it was, but, i was hopeful for more.

Thanks for the video. My doctor recommended it but I will hold off as long as I can. My pain is still tolerable.

Thank you Dr very informative

Thank you ❤️☺️ Dr.Furlan

I have a rotator cuff injury and my dr asked if I wanted the injection and I said nope I really don’t trust it I’ve dealt with the pain for 6 years I’m sure I can wait longer hopefully I will have the surgery soon 😊😊😊

That was a whole lot of information. I consulted a doc who advised me a knee cap replacement being a diabetic. ...😢

Hello Dr Furlan after shoulder injections for bursitis caused by supraspinatus tear do you have any exercises to start with after a couple of weeks

Thank Dr.for such an easy way to describe.

Thank you this very helpful.

Hi Andrea....so glad you speaking about this....just need to say it did not work for me at all....I stick to holistic approach. Thank you for caring.

I be use those injection for years due to chronic arthritis pain work very well for me instant relief on shoulders back neck hand knee , the only medications that stop my pains Once a year I do recommend

What my doctor is doing for me… instead of one big jab in the general area/s of pain. She mixes cortisone and dental anaesthetic in a ratio of 1:1. Then using a DENTAL needle she injects the mix directly into the areaS of specific pain in the muscle (NOT directly into the joint but into the tendons etc) around the joint. Ie. NOT all into one place so that there is not that horrible extra pressure of the volume of injected fluid into an already inflamed area. And by splitting up the amount into different injections you get a wider coverage of the sore muscles, tendons etc around a joint without nearly the pain - yet it seems to work even better (ESPECIALLY when you have more than one joint problem as I do). We use a max total of 3mg of cortisone at a time, although it will be used in anywhere from 9 to 15 injection points. (With a dental injection needle this is more bearable.)

Thank you very much Dr Furlan. I have bursitis under the left Scapula make me severe pain. I took corticosteroid injections since 10 years now when i took the shot the pain do not go . what do you think about doing radio therapy? Thank you very much Dr Furlan

Many thanks very helpfull information!!!

Thank you my dear Doc. What do you think about infiltration of Hyaluronic acid in the joints?

So informative 🌻

Thanks a lot

Best video ever 🙌🏽

Can you make a video about nerve block about the knees.?? Thank you

thank you dr.

Helpful ma'am 😘😘😘

Thanks so much

I stumbled upon your video very well explained i have plantar fasciitis. With the side effects i am on the fence rather it would help my feet . My chiropractor told me it doesn't work very well with plantar fasciitis with the side effects not sure . I heard that night splints work well if you have any comments or suggestions to share please do so .

Very useful video. but still I am not ready for this injection. I am trying to contact with rest and food thank

I'm scheduled for a hip injection on March 27th,2024. I take Metformin & Ozempic to control my blood sugar. Last A1C 6.4 so I'm worried about my blood sugar going back up after injection.

Had my dr schedule this for both hips. Im not going through with it at this stage, because i had something similar 6xinjections at once into my lumbar under ct scanner, and i went into convolution, and silent tears just pooring out, until i nearly passed out from the hurt. It was that strong. They had to stop and i only got 2 of 6 injections. So my intuition tells me in this body particularly, im in for it, if i have cortisone injections in both hips.

both my knees are bone on bone and i am in extreme pain when walking and even sitting am on a waiting list for shots into my knees i do not know what kind i am getting all i know is i NEED relief and able to golf daily again using a power cart its driving me crazy Is there relief in my future or am i destined to be in pain the rest of my life I am 59 years old thx for your video and your channel cheers from Vulcan Canada

Hi Dr. Andrea Furlan! Thank you for sharing this information. I have a question regarding the weight gain. I received a shot for an injury to my arm and the shot did help the pain tremendously but now I have a moon face. My face is very puffy and swollen and way larger than its normal size. Do you know if that will ever go away? Is there anything I can do about it? Have you seen this happen before? Thank you so much and I hope to hear back.

Thanks.

I just got epidural injections in my spine for herniated disk. Spinal stenosis and severe spinal arthritis. It did help about 25 to 30 percent. It was a noticable improvement for sure,. But I noticed as a side effect. Anxiety and mid level panic attacks,. Which is a known side effect of Cortisone or similar steroids,. I had some. Magnesium oxide vitamins 250 mg. I broke it in half. Took 125 mg. Before lunch and the other 125 mg half pill. In the late afternoon. It definitely improved the anxiety and panic extremely well. Was really surprised. It had almost the same anti anxiety calming effect of a Xanax but was still able to function. Unlike the Benzo,. Which would've done the job I'm sure but would've had me disfunctional for hours.

Thank you Dr. For sharing the info God bless

A few things. A shot in the hand joint was very painfull. The shot in my knee was not like that. Just a stick and it was over. Second neither of these lasted very long. A few weeks at best. So 3 shots a year would last me 6 weeks out of 52. Not great. Third after deciding on knee surgery I had to wait 3 months because I had a shot. They would not do it till after the three months was up. PS I had bad authritus, 2 bone spers, torn meniscus and no cartilage left.

Hi Dr, please reply me. I have elbow tendinosis for 9 months, The pain goes to my forearm, hand and finger. The Dr prescription is Cortison injections and physiotheraphy . I don’t want to do cortison injection because of side effects. Can l repair this problem just with physio?? Please reply me I really scare of injections, I am thinking for future if l will involved with tendon rupture

Just had yesterday. Sadly it has not helped, this I guess means surgery. Md said should take three days . It’s been day and a half. Not much help yet. Can’t walk. I

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I had a cortisone injection in ribcage, agony,they said cortisone did not dissolve ,big lump,a pain clinic!!! They decided I needed pain medication!?!