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Cortisone injection has made knee pain worse?
Six weeks ago I had a cortisone injection in my knee to treat bursitis.. Worked like a charm, pain was gone for a month or more. Got a second injection yesterday, and now I can't even walk and the pain is very bad - worse than before the shot. Has anyone had a similar experience? Do you think the injection went wrong somehow and should I go to the ER? My Dr. won't be back till Monday and I am on crutches for now. Thanks
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- crimsonshedemonLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
I sympathize with you. I had a cortisone shot into my hip and it hurt more afterwards than it ever did before. I kept an ice pack on my hip whenever I could.
Never again!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Cortisone injections are like that from what I hear. My doctor is thinking about putting one in my back, but I'm afraid to do so because of how hit and miss the procedure is. I've read on WebMD that Cortisone injections can sometimes cause more pain than relief, such as in your case. That being said I don't think you need to go to the ER, but you may want to contact your doctor as soon as possible to let him know what is going on. Unfortunately you may need to take opioid pain medications to deal with the pain until the shot wears off.
Source(s): I'm a back pain patient with similar problems. - Anonymous7 years ago
You should check this Sciatica Natural Treatment
Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!
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- LeeLv 61 decade ago
Yes, I've had injections. All of them hurt like h*** for a the first few days. Try icing the area up to 20 minutes at a time every hour. If you're still in pain on Monday call your doc.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Yes I have! It was really bad. They gave me the shot to try and make it feel better but it made it worse. I ended up having surgery. I advise you to call your doctor!
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