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I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee over four years ago. I had arthroscopic surgery to clean and smooth out inner knee. It did not help. Since that time I tried various supplements with only modest results. I also tried prp injections and some stem cell treatment with only minimal success. Finally I decided to try a cortisone injection from my VA orthopedic doctor on May 1 of this year. After 3 days much of my pain and stiffness vanished. It seemed to good to be true. But here I am 6weeks later and I have no discomfort in my knee. I do not try to overdue it. I have a night job where I can sit down often after walking some. I go to the gym 5-6 days and do swimming and biking only. No excess walking or running. Now that the pain and stiffness are gone it has allowed me to do more intense bike workouts and interval training. This is bringing my weight down and helping me even further with my knee. The Doctor at the Va told me that I could get these shotsup to three times a year if I needed. It is the best treatment I had yet. And I hope that with the increased exercise ability and weight loss, that I can prolong these effects. I just turned 62 and have been an athlete all my life. now I concentrate on low impact swimming and cycling. Perhaps my case is somewhat unique

So far it has been the best thing I have done . Im 49 my knees have been bad since I was 8 from a car accident and I have been heavy all my life . My knees need replacement but I'm to young .This was a good start .I feel like I'm in my 30s. Maybe I can walk without pain and get weight off 💪 Thankyou Doctor ❤ I will try not to get to many .

I had my first cortisone shot 4 years ago on my right knee, it hasnt hurt since. Just had another shot on my left knee, Im Hopeing it Works This time also..Im 67 years old..

I get shots in both knees every 3 months for the past several years. Usually by the time I get to the office I'm at a full 10 pain. I love the pain of the shot at that point (lol) because it's much less than the knee pain. The shot numbs it of course and within a day or two my knees are completeley pain free. I go from a cane to running and jumping and climbing ladders. I'm 55 with very little buffer left and my awesome Dr. and I agree we'll do shots until they don't work... then surgery, eek. By the way, when I got my first shots from this guy I looked away and didn't feel them at all... he's good.

I received a cortisone injection almost eight weeks ago and it was so beautiful. I could do squats in the gym, jump rope, do lunges, etc. It was so awesome. Now it’s wearing off and I’m in pain again. I’m 49 turning 50 in a few weeks. Edit: For purposes of this discussion, I go to the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Very good physicians.

I've been suffering from left knee super stiffness and sharp pain from getting up from a sitting position, or even trying to criss cross my legs. Ibuprofen only gave minimal relief. I had my 1st cortisone shot yesterday since I couldn't deal with the pain any more and it has been the miracle injection. I woke up like a new person with no pain. I hope it lasts because I prefer to change my diet with anti-inflammatory foods in hopes of reducing inflammation, moving forward since cortisone does destroy cartilage with use over time. Thanks for this video.

I'm 57. I'm a carpet installer, and karate practitioner. The X-ray showed that I have very significant arthritis on the lateral side of my knee. I went to bed fine one night. Woke up I couldn't walk the next day. I got the cortisone shot and I'm back to where I was, even better walking and going to the gym and work. The only side effect that I had that got me concerned was a racing heart on the second day. I went to the hospital concern. They said it was the body metabolizing steroid fluid that was put in my me. That was controlled with anti anxiety med.

Consider hyaluronic acid injections rather than cortisone. It is the substance which bonds your tissues and creates elasticity. I believe it to be much less harmful than cortisone.

I’m 32 I had a cortisone shot for runners knee. Didn’t do much and I’m still dealing with knee pain a year later. An NP gave me the shot and I felt like he gave into me, I wish I would have been seen by a doctor and been better educated before I received the shot.

I had a cortisone shot last year because no one could figure out what was wrong with my knee (had x-rays, MRIs, bone scan, etc). The shot did absolutely nothing for my pain...so I got all the negative effects and zero positive. I later decided to try a diagnostic scope, which found a torn meniscus flap and a medium defect in my femoral cartilage. The surgery actually made my knee much worse - now the edge of the resected meniscus scrapes against the femur defect (stabbing pain every time I turn). I had 2 months of physical therapy right after the procedure, which worsened the pain even more. 7 months after the scope, I can barely walk and am getting pretty severe muscle atrophy. Stupid ortho doesn't know what to do.

I have had several cortisone shots in my mega-damaged knee over the last 10-year period. Prior to that, I had multiple surgeries, including an ACL reconstruction. The current recommendation by the surgeon is knee replacement surgery. I'm 68. Nope!

my doctor gave me the cortisone shot without any anesthesia, i was in an incredible amount of pain today

I've had cortisone shots for 4 years every 4 months. Worked ok until the last time, but I think it was because I did too much too soon and missed a step. Now I'm getting a gel injection. I have also had cortisone in my shoulder and have them in my heel every year for plantar fascitus, and the doc says I can get them as much as I need to...no surgery ! It only hurts for a day or so and then I'm good for months!.

The cortisone injectors helps a little, but not for a long period of time.

Hello your orthopedic advice was very helpful. Thank you.

I have had 2 shots in the last 4 months at age 14. I feel as if they only work for 4-6 weeks. It was very painful when the shot stopped working. I’m not sure that I want another one at my age.

I had one cortisone injection in my long hurting right middle finger some 10 years ago and it worked magic. One injection fixed the problem and has not bothered me after. From Canada 🇨🇦

I had a cortisone shot 4 1/2 days ago and have not noticed any difference. The ortho doc said I have pes aserine and that's how they treat it. I have not been able to walk on my left leg for a week now. The pain is too intense to put any pressure on my knee. I am using crutches. I don't know what to do.

I had the shot in both my knees and later when I was home at night my right knee started with the most excruciating pain I’ve ever felt in my life and I’ve had 3 c sections. My husband had to call the ambulance and they gave me ketamine because I was literally freaking out in pain. Never again in my knees!

My doc is painless. He sprays on numbing meds then injects needle. I never feel it

Hello. I have started using metholprednisone. But I do have high blood pressure issues, so I only use a short dosage. I have bone on bone arthritis on one side of my knee. so I know that I am likely facing a knee replacement eventually. That said I want to lose more weight before I decide on either a knee replacement or possibly an experimental stem cell bone regeneration treatment, I am considering next a cortisone shot and will discuss it with my new doc. Thanks for posting this. I have been looking for more info on these shots.

My doctor closed during covid-19 when I was scheduled to get my second ever cortisone shot. The first one lasted eight months. I found another doctor who said no, recommended physical therapy, so I went to a third doctor. That shot lasted about 7 months and I just got another today because it wore off immediately one day. The first time it didn't hurt getting the injection and my pain was gone in knee. The second time it hurt getting the injection but last about two days. Hurts really bad from the injection I got today but I expect the pain will be gone in a couple of days. I was told I need double knee surgery in about 2 to 5 years so I'm just trying to maintain in the meantime.

I have had a problem with my right knee since 2008 when I was in the 8th grade from a car accident. I had surgery a year ago because I had 2 torn spots in my meniscus and that didn’t help. I have had 3 cortisone shots within 6 months and still no changes.

my ortho does them EVERY THREE MONTHS in my left knee.. which seems to be getting worse every year :(

My right knee is killing me just in a matter of two weeks the pain came on suddenly and hasn't stopped as long as I'm walking or standing I'm good to go,it's when I drive and get out the car I have to hop first press the knee then go about my day. Sitting for long periods of time I rather stand so I don't have to keep repeating the process. I'm going to the Doctor tomorrow.

i am 15 and i have had a cortisone shot in my leg for more than 7 times because i have very bad arthritis. with my doctor, she did not use anything on me, so it took around 45 minutes because i didn’t let her put it in me because it hurt so so so much. when she did, i screamed so loud that people on the two floors below us heard. if your going to get the shot, i really recommend that you get it under local anaesthetic or laughing gas, it does not matter how strong you are to resist the pain, causing the build up of tension in your body and then screaming actually wears you out that you feel very tired after wards, trust me i’ve had it 7 times and the pain just gets worser and worser and worser. not better, and me personally stressing myself before i get it because i’m in so much fear of the pain makes me so tired afterwards and psychologically i don’t feel like the medicine is working and tell myself that it was just a bag full of pain, getting some numbing cream really helps , or not being able to feel the pain really helps.

I had a car accident when i was 16 years old and shattered my knee. I am now 59 years old and had my first cortisone shot yesterday - my knee is of better use to me and the pain is less but i am skeptical of getting too many of these shots as the cartridge can break down - that would be no fun.

I just got the shot i feel better

What should you expect after a shot? My whole body itches. I had terrific pain in my leg for a day after getting my knee shot.. when can i resume normal activity?

I just had one done yesterday on my left knee. My OS said he doesn't like putting them into young adults (I'm a 19 year old college wrestler) but in my case, he thought it'd be worth a shot. I had a discoid meniscus which was taken care of with a lateral meniscectomy and since then, my knee right where the meniscus is has always had swelling and extreme pain; especially when running and even biking. As of today, I definitely do not have anywhere near as much pain and hopefully it is just that the meniscus had some swelling which can be taken care of without another surgery! I also had one done on my shoulder after having 2 labral repairs (SLAP Lesion and Posterior tear the first time and SLAP Lesion that extended anteriorly the second time). I almost tore it a third time and the pain was bad but after that cortisone shot, it's made a world of difference! Hopefully those are the only 2 shots I'll ever need just to get me rolling back into action!

Thanks for the information Dr. Geier! I have slight swelling in the right side area like upper calf & the Dr. said it’s slighht Ortho Arthritis. Just wanted to know is arthritis can it occur on the side by the knee? I don’t have pain in the knee- just slight swelling around one side of the knee. I took Naproxen - no side effects. But, I’ve noticed - after I stopped regularly taken Naproxen - the pain comes back after a week, of non usage. Otherwise I am in great health. Thanks so much.

I had liquid drain out of my knee and a cortizone shot injected. Doc said it was arthritis. Was done today hope it works.

I’m 75. Had a cortisone injection in my knee. It hurt buts my knee pain has improved. Side effect was headache

what about PRP injection in knee

I have a sharp pain in my left knee when I'm about to shoot a basketball. I can run and bike without pain. Do you think a cortisone shot will help?

Thank you so much ,this Video was very helpful

Eat sweet Potatoes everyday, and you will feel less pain. That's what I do! It definitely helps. To GOD Be All The Glory! And eat green vegetables and fruit and salmon or fish like tuna.

I had mine today on left knee.i wait for the effects.

I’m scheduled this week to get this done in both knees. At this point I’ll take the risk of any side effects than dealing with the constant pain if that means my legs will feel normal again...

Dr Geier, which procedure would benefit my arthritic knee the most a cortisone shot or a Euflexxa procedure, this is for my right knee, about 7 years ago I had a total knee replacement done on my left knee and it is doing okay, I’m doing therapy on my right knee and I see some progress, thanks any info would be greatly appreciated

My VA Ortho already gave me an X-Ray, but he wants an MRI on my right knee. We will have to wait for the MRI. But he was mentioning shots in the knee. he seemed like he would give me a choice of shots. he said I likely have arthritis in my left knee and maybe a torn meniscus in the right knee. Should I go for the cortisone shot versus HA shots?

This is probably a dumb question but can a cortisone shot in the knee be given at an urgent care? To eliminate having to take a day off & see a doctor?

This video was very helpful thank you. I’m 31 and just got my first cortisone shot yesterday in the right knee due to trama from a fall last summer I feel sooo much better! The pain was so unbearable it hurt just go down the stairs and my knee would just give out especially in the colder months. Thankfully no major damage or tears to the ligaments just some very minor cartilage damage almost like a small pothole in the road is the way my doctor described it and recommended I get physical therapy as well. Unfortunately gonna have arthritis 😂😂

1 injection kenolog 9 months ago. still brain fog unexplained depression moods arm elbow swollen still nothing doctors can do . my life is in ....

Hi, would love to hear from others. I’m a 54 yr old female. Ver active since middle school, track team to long distance running through out high school and collage. Later in life I took up on rock climbing and trail walks jogs in my home country in Israel. I’ve seen many doctors and they pretty much give me the same diognose, physical therapy and cortozone shot. I have a re tear in a bucket handle tear, a lateral displaced meniscus and a partial tear in my Acl. I’m in constant pain even in my sleep with most of the time swelling. I am taking over the counter intinflamitory meds but no relief in site. I’m desperate and want to get the shot just for relief but in long terms I need to know what to do. I miss my runs and jogs and wanted to compete in the Jerusalem run marathon. It’s a up 40 k run. I usually run 8-10 k a day. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Looking into medical replacement 🤷‍♀️

I watched this looking for info on side effects. Had a knee injection 5 days ago. Pain did gradually recede over the first 48 hours and I felt great relief. Now however, my entire body is full of muscle ache and joint pain. So miserable, I could not get any sleep all night. My first day to return to my work, and the knee pain returned, bad as ever, but in addition to, now, my full body aches. I have no fever, no red/hot/or swollen injection site. No headache. But otherwise feel just like one does, when one has the flu. All over muscle ache and pain in all joints. General malaise and heavy fatigue. Could this be a reaction???

Very informative video! I have Hoffa's fat pad impingement with intermittent synovitis. My doc offered a cortisone injection into the fat pad. wondering how effective are these ? will the cortisone kill the fat cells? how many shots are typically needed for this condition?

I'm 19 and I ran track and field for a decade as a jumper and sprinter even making it to a college level, ive recently found out I have major arthritis in my left knee. I couldn't walk for months and still get pain when I attempt to jog or even slightly jump up and down I can barely handle my body weight. I thought I had a torn meniscus but that's not the case and my doctor recommended a cortisone shot. Should I take it or would I be more at risk? Any helpful tips on how to deal with arthritis in the knee or how to strengthen against the pain? Any answers would be appreciated, Thank you.

I am going for my 1st cortisone shot for my knee. I was advised that it is an either or situation. Do the shot or total knee replacement 🫣 I’m 56 years old. My meniscus is macerated and I have Arthritis 🤷🏽‍♀️. I’m scared.

Hello - I have just been diagnosed with chondromalacia patella. I’m a squash player, and I live in Canada. I’m pretty active and maintain a healthy weight.. however, have not been able to do much since my knee started hurting some 7 weeks ago. It,s driving me nuts. My doctor has suggested physio, bracing, strength training and rest. My doctor suggested the hyaluronic acid injection which I’m scheduled to get next week in her clinic, without ultrasound. I am scared of needles and would like to know your opinion if getting HA injection is the best course of action in my case. I can email you my MRI reports if you like. Thank you so much!

Had one in my left knee ,for a bucket handle meniscus tear .didn't help my knee swelled up 4xs normal size ,plus my lower leg and foot swelled up as bad as my knee .

My Dr talked me out of cortisone shots and ... recommended MONOVISC. .. strange??? I am 86. I feel uncomfortable his decision. Wouldn't you?

Hi Dr. Geier, I recently got a cortisone shot in my knee, but there's no improvement, same pain. It concerns my left knee, more specifically the right side of my left knee. That's where the pain comes from. I told the doctor before he started the procedure and pointed my finger to the pain location, because he was about to insert the needle into the left side of my knee. All he said was: Yeah, that's the meniscus.... And then he administered the injection, without having any result at all so far. Was he right to inject on the left, or should he have listened to me and injected on the right side, as I suggested to him ?

Dr. M having partial patellar ligament tear n d pain is severe. Tried mny oral medications but all are in vain. Dr. suggested me for local injection in my knee but is that injection a cortisone steroid and will it lead to weight gain or any other side effects ?

I had a shot in both knees years ago. And I had a bad reaction. Couldn't walk for almost a week. Fast-forward 7 years later. I'm thinking about trying again after hearing that I could have POSSIBLY had someone administer it wrong. So... I'm going to speak to the doc about it.

Wow thanks for this info and appreciate the feedback -anticipating my 1st shot on Monday- 70 yrs young always active until … osteoarthritis diagnosed 😢😢 but gotta keep moving - motion is my lotion 😊

Had three shots in each knee over one year. Worked a little with first one. Last one not at all. Knees much worse. Have to use walker or canes now. I'm almost 70.

Would osteoporosis in my knee cause me to have calf pain and restricted movement in bending back my knee?

I also have osteoporosis on my lower spine. Taking meds for it. At that time, unbeknownst to me I had -15 Vitamin D deficiency. Was taken care of and I continue to take my vitamin D supplement daily from 50000 IU weekly to 1000 daily now. Don't know if this is a positive factor on my knee issue.

I had knee pains from playing football from an early age, which got gradually worse into my early 20s with my manual labour job. Then it became unbearable. I had scans etc, i believe i had patella (something) disorder but cant remember, had a shot of cortisone. Never had a problem in 6 years. Running for longer than 20 mins i tend to limp on it but without pain, but considering how painful and disruptive to everyday life it was, that aint a problem to me

So what is the side effects

I’ve been takin my grandma to her ortho, and she had a tear in her meniscus and that’s take care of but she’s already had 2cortisone shots so far this year. What if the cortisone shot is not working? What’s else can work for her? What other shots can she try?

After looking at knees on. Ultrasound the chiro said I had arthritis in both knees to try a low-dose of Cortizone Injection into my knee that was worst as stiff and painful but could at least walk with ,after injection my knee became unstable and was left with excruciating pain as it popped in and out when tried to walk . Now I’m left an invalid. Not happy. Knee brace doesn’t help. Screaming with pain on a daily basis ..... lovey treatment....

I had a swollen prepatellar bursa on my knee. They drained it once but didn't inject cortisone. I iced it and kept it wrapped but a month passed and it returned. So he drained it a second time and then he gave me a cortisone injection. I personally don't take medications much. So for me the biggest noticeable side affect has been the light headedness. I just noticed today that my calf below the same knee has skin discoloration. It's dark brown and kind of random shaped. It isn't dark brown like melanoma. It is kind of a lighter brown splotch with a few parts boiling up, like I was burned there. Is this related to the coritsone? I am in my late 30's. My knee isn't swelling up again so that's nice. But I am getting stir crazy not being able to exercise. And always having to keep it iced.

Last one didn't work on me

My mom would like more info please?

Handsome doc. I just had a monovisc injection instead of cortisone this morning. I was trying to find out if it's possible to inject in the wrong place.

why some seem to do fine with it many suffer in with worse damage and pain. Why many would like to find out.

I have juvenile arthritis and I have had three knee drained and steroid injections and I swear when looked at the kneedle I felt helpless

I'm 75 years old with the usual knee cartilage damage. I went to an ortho MD and he asked me to join a clinical trial for one year. Patients receive 1 of 4 secret randomized options: Placebo saline only, cortisone, an unspecified med, and lastly a personal body fat extract injected around the diminishing cartilage. I told him I thought it would be unethical to put me through 1 year of placebos while my knee was a 7 on the pain scale of 10. He inoculated me anyway and it hurt for 4 hours, then suddenly, unexpectedly, the pain was gone. It does come back if I walk fast or if I fill my backpack with heavy objects. My question is this: Do I have the right to ask what he is injecting me with?

I was in a bike vs car accident and did something??to my knee. Saw 2 docs, they twisted. Palpated, went through ROM, consensus without imaging is contusion...I'm 2 weeks out. Had a steroid injection, HURT!LEVEL 8 at least during the injection, and when he removed the needle it bled quite a bit, went through the protective cover on the table...what?? Was a nicked vein? Was the swelling in my knee actually blood rather than synovial fluid? Is this normal? Would imaging be indicated?

Hi. Great videos. I am a 48 year old male. I have a grade 3 tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus in my right knee and a grade 3 tear like wise in the left knee. This is coupled with arthritic knees. My orthopedic surgeon also suspects an ACL tear in the right knee. I wanted to avoid surgery.Had a shot of cortisol in both knees. It worked fine for about 6 months. Now the pain is back. Have had a loss of muscle in the right thigh. My range of motion is ok but the pain is a lot. Moreover quality of life is not good. I was active before this injury going to the gym 5 times a week. Should i go for the ACL reconstruction and meniscus removal in the right knee simultaneously. Thx

Hi Dr. I'm 56 & Obese I get the cortisone shot (Depo) in my right knee every 2-3 sometimes 4 months. Been doing this for about 5 yrs now. It only eases the pain temporarily. Drs say It is Arthritis , Bone on Bone on the inner part of my knee. I think eventually I will need replacement. I know I need to shed the weight. However..... You know the story. My hip and ankle hurts also. Help.

I have tarsal coalition and had a cortisone shot but it caused me a great deal of pain for 3 days what happened and what are other options

What is your opinion on Cortisone injections for ESRD patients?

I have osteoporosis I have shots three times a year. I have had meniscus tear repaired I fall and injure other parts of body as a result

I have had 4 cortisone injections in my left knee within the last 7 months and I still don’t have any pain relief. Will I be at risk of danger if I have a fifth injection or if I get the Synvisc gel injection?

Doctor prescribed xoxe antibiotics for 3 days...after steroid shot...but i cant take them as antibiotics makes me nauseated ...wht to do?

Get up move around cant do what I want to do??

What do u know and would a person take the Genvic 850 hyaluronic jell like acid sodium hyaluronnate shots. I took 2 in the left 1 in the right now my knees r worse swelled severe pain; pop give away if not for my walker I would fall; now making my self move get around!!😢

i have hoffa's disease, i got a cortisone injection in my knee at 18

Was allergic to cortisone. Got face flush for a couple of days.

I’m only 15 very active but injured my knee I was told it was a meniscus tear but now they are saying it’s a inflammation and that I should get a cortisone shot. I have gotten depressed now that I can’t play. Can anyone tell me about how long it took for them to get back and if it was hard?

I had three gel injections treatments.. in my left knee is still swollen I got my gel injection the end of July of this year.. can I still get a cortisone shot even though I had a gel injection? My other doctor told me it takes 6 to 8 weeks after the third injection and my knee is still swollen..

Let's face it, cortisone is a problem maker...60-70% of the cases especially in the Knee...!!!

Just had one today my third one in 6 months two in both of my foot and one my knee I had swelling for 6 weeks and now main Ortho Dr. Is worried it's something else. She walked me through it and I was okay with it. I have pt and a J brace from Donjay braces. I have a torn PCL right now is there a surgery for PCL if so how come my Dr was against it it was partically torn, dose PCL heal on itself?

Hi there I’m 27 I had a minor accident 2 years back and as the days passing the pain was increasing. I had multiple times of X-rays and mri scans doctors said there was no tears in knee and no fractures. The doctor said at the time of injury the bone was hit hard but no fracture. Recently they said it could be ruhmetoid arthritis because they can’t find no problem in the reports. There was swelling and even the fluid reports say no infection. They are prescribing steroid injection will that be fine.

My last shot lasted 14 months.right was total replacement and that still aches after 13 months. Try uflexa shots

Hi there, I received a cortisone shot for occasional knee pain for the first time at the end of June. I had an effusion 4 days later, 24ccs of cloudy yellow fluid. Tested negative for gout and infection. MRI shows only 'minimal chondromalacia' 2 months later, my knee is way worse and I'm in constant pain. My dr says that I must have arthritis now and to see a rheumatologist. Can cortisone shots actually make the injury worse?

Hi doctor, I has Slap tear surgery to repair it and now 3 months post op I have develope forzen shoulder and limited ROM. Would a cortisone shot be beneficial in my case ? Thanks

Hello Dr. Geier, I have some concerns; I have had a Baker's Cyst drained twice in the past year. I started having issues with the same type of pain again but now in both knees; yesterday I was told I had torn cartilage in both knees, some fluid and inflammation (more in left). I was given cortisone shot in both knees and today I am in severe pain and can barely walk or bend my left knee without being in tears. Please Help Me, is this normal?

Can cortisone shots in knees cause calf and foot cramps? Roger

My doctor did not do the numbing meds it kinda hurt.

i had a cortisone injection in my knee recently. 2 hours later i was in terrific pain it was if a bolt of lightening hit me. i couldnt walk as in excruiaciting ain and screaming . had to sit for hours in terrific pain could not even get up for a drink . then my face inflamed and went red from chest u neck to cheek. leg not painful now but im taking antihistamine regulary as still a bit puffy and burning up. no support to hep with this . i have had 3 anaphalaxis this year . im not saying this was one but certainly triggered a reaction and concerned next tie could trigger even worse more quickly. why would this happen?

Has anyone had a cortisone shot with a meniscus tear. How did you react to it?

I can answer his questions - removing the fluid does nothing and cortisone will cause you to definitely have to have knee surgery. And if you are a menopausal woman, you will get osteoporosis from the injection.

Very good video! I have quadtricep tendinitis and was wonder if cortisone shots my be the solution?

That music in back ground can not here you...

Is cortisan same with Triamcinolone