Question 1

how long does it take for injected cortisone to leave the body?  20+ in 2011 w/ very bad reaction.  overall health has deteriotated past two years.

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Half-life 8 hours: It generally takes 8-12 hours for half of the cortisone to be cleared by your body; however, your adrenal function could be suppressed for 2-3 years after a single dose.  I would see your physician and have them test your adrenal function - and (perhaps) see if the same issue that lead to your treatment with a cs is still present.

Question 2

taking cortisone for about 3 month for joint problem, about 4 months have been passed after discontinuation of cortisone and still i feel edema in may face and legs , normal liver,kidney lab ,how much does it take to resolve cortisone side effects?

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: Such side-effects usually occur on high dose treatment, Cortisone treatment is usually ended slowly with tapering  the dose. You should see an arthritis or endocrinologist at an academic center. Good luck

Question 3

had cortisone shot in knee 3 days ago.is it normal to still have pain or does it take longer for the shot to take into effect?how long does it take?

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1-2 days: Usually, if a cortisone shot is going to work it usually takes about 1-2 days.  If it did not work in your case you may want to contact your doctor to discuss other treatment options.

Question 4

would cortisone shots help for my whiplash spine injury, i am losing the fight to try stay positive, being in pain i just can`t take it much longer?

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Neck pain: Cortisone shots are a mainstay for the treatment of neck pain. Whiplash injury is an outdated term and really doesn't describe the type of problem that you are suffering from. See a neurosurgeon to help explain the problem and to develop a focused treatment plan to reduce or eliminate the pain.

Question 5

how long does a single cortisone shot in the knee stay in one's system? longer than a week? once it has dissolved, does your body act normally again?

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NoLong-TermProblems: First, the term"cortisone"could mean exactly that or, more likely,another form of it,probably more potent.So it depends on that but also, what's called the "clinical benefit"to you,not just the supposed"half life."I know a few people in whom it"helped"for several months. But who knows, there's lots of variables.But if you want a simple answer,a steroid injection into a joint"should" last 4-8 weeks

Question 6

how long does it take for a cortisone shot to take effect?

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Most of time: 24 to 72 hours but it can take even longer to start feeling better.

Question 7

how long will it take for cortisone to help my posion ivy?

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As early as 6 hours: In severe cases of poison ivy/oak/summac, topical steroids may not work too well because of the blistering/fluid which reduces the absorption, so you may be given oral form. Oral Prednisone is very well absorb and can start taking effect as early as 6 hours. Calamide may help dry it out a bit quicker. The best treatment is prevention--learn your poisons and avoid them. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

how long does it take for the cortisone injection to work for hip bursitis?

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Instantiously!: They missed the spot or have wrong idea as to how to treat you. Bursitis is about alignment of the hip and leg or arm/hand/elbow/shoulder. The best therapy is myofascial tissue release therapy is on a spectrum from simple stretching, yoga, massage, chiro adjustments, john f. Barnes unwinding, hands-on manipulations, acupuncture, gunn-ims, dry needling to finally travell trigger point injections.

Question 9

how long does it take for a cortisone injection to work in the back and knee?

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NOT LONG: 24-48 HOURS IF IT WORKS AT ALL.

Question 10

how long does it take to heal synovitis of the foot after a cortisone injection?

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Few weeks: Typically this resolves after 2 to 3 weeks with treatment. It can recur depending on the cause.

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How long does it take for injected cortisone to leave the body? 20+ in 2011 w/ very bad reaction. overall health has deteriotated past two years.

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Taking cortisone for about 3 month for joint problem, about 4 months have been passed after discontinuation of cortisone and still i feel edema in may face and legs , normal liver,kidney lab ,how much does it take to resolve cortisone side effects?

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Had cortisone shot in knee 3 days ago.is it normal to still have pain or does it take longer for the shot to take into effect?how long does it take?

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Would cortisone shots help for my whiplash spine injury, i am losing the fight to try stay positive, being in pain i just can`t take it much longer?

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