Question 1

does steroid shot means a cortisone inj?and what if um diabetic and hv albuminuria (protienuria)

Accepted Answer

Diabetes and steroid: Hi. First of all, if you're diabetic and have albuminuria, you need to aggressively control your diabetes and blood pressure. And any glucocorticoid (cortisone, triamcinolone, etc) will aggravate blood glucose control for a period of time. Make sure you are aggressively controlling diabetes and blood pressure (from your med list, that might not be the case).

Question 2

reoccurrence of heel pain (plantar fasciitis) though had physiotherapy & cortisone (steroid)shot in 2017 & 2018 respectively. what can i do? help!pain

Accepted Answer

Start with: Home treatment is shoe inserts as needed ,NSAIDS such as ibuprofen and rolling the foot across frozen water bottle several times a day.If that does not resolve it then see a Podiatrist and may need steroid injections,physical therapy as well as more specialized inserts/shoes and night splints.Last is surgery for severe cases that do not improve.

Question 3

is it true a cortisone/steroid shot in shoulder can affect my baby lungs? i'm 6 months pregnant and i been looking for information to make sure it's safe during pregnancy, since i don't see my ogyn till the 15th and ortho appt this week for the shot.

Accepted Answer

Steroid shots: Steroid injections like Dexamethasone and Betamethasone are given to pregnant women at risk of preterm delivery to help the babies lung mature faster. It is beneficial to give steroids in these circumstances. Cortisone is a different steroid and is not used for this purpose. If your doctor thinks that it is an appropriate use for your shoulder then it can be given.

Question 4

my husband has been hurting from hip pain.   he had a cortisone shot in his bursa and that didn't help.   then he had a steroid injection last week i?

Accepted Answer

Failed Treatment: After two steroid injections it is time to tell his physician that the treatment is not working. There is little here we can offer than to say it is time for  a new treatment plan.

Question 5

hello, i got a cortisone shot yesterday for my lower back  pain and a prescription for an oral steroid pac (6) days. my back pain has gotten worse??

Accepted Answer

I assume you are : Asking why the cortisone injection made your back worse. Most times the injection helps the first few hours with pain relief due to local anesthetic and then a period of feeling worse due to the original pain PLUS the mild trauma induced by the needle, THEN feel better with cortisone the next 2 to 7 days. But do call your provider if you experience fever or excruciating pain after a few days.

Question 6

i've had tennis elbow for 8 months. tried rest, brace, oral steroids, cortisone shot, physical therapy and it feels worse. should i ask my regular doctor to refer me to an orthopedic doctor??

Accepted Answer

Informing : Your doc about your persistent symptoms is appropriate. He or she will be able to decide if an imaging study followed by a referral might be appropriate. You had the right treatments tried so far and your growing frustration is understandable, given lack of response to therapy.

Question 7

how badly can a steroid shot hurt?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Steroid injections in the hand and feet seem to be the most painful.  Injections in the knees and shoulders are painful, but to a much lesser degree.  Elbow injections are painful as well.

Question 8

could i have a steroid shot for strep?

Accepted Answer

No!: Strep need antibiotics not steroids which will lower your bodies  ability to fight the infection

Question 9

can a steroid shot cause you to urine more?

Accepted Answer

It can: As it can cause your blood sugars to rise and this can cause you to urinate more frequently.  It's more likely to happen on those who are diabetes and prolonged steroid use.  It can also cause these symptoms if it leads to a complicating urinary tract infection.  If you find this particularly bothersome, you should review this with your doctor.  Best of luck.

Question 10

if i am feeling sluggish can i get a b12 shot  or steroid shot?

Accepted Answer

Not in my: Office.  It would be most appropriate to identify the cause of your "sluggishness" than to give empiric medications, especially those with major side effects like corticosteroids.

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Does steroid shot means a cortisone inj?and what if um diabetic and hv albuminuria (protienuria)

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Reoccurrence of heel pain (plantar fasciitis) though had physiotherapy & cortisone (steroid)shot in 2017 & 2018 respectively. what can i do? help!pain

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Is it true a cortisone/steroid shot in shoulder can affect my baby lungs? i'm 6 months pregnant and i been looking for information to make sure it's safe during pregnancy, since i don't see my ogyn till the 15th and ortho appt this week for the shot.

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My husband has been hurting from hip pain. he had a cortisone shot in his bursa and that didn't help. then he had a steroid injection last week i?

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Hello, i got a cortisone shot yesterday for my lower back pain and a prescription for an oral steroid pac (6) days. my back pain has gotten worse??

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I've had tennis elbow for 8 months. tried rest, brace, oral steroids, cortisone shot, physical therapy and it feels worse. should i ask my regular doctor to refer me to an orthopedic doctor??

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How badly can a steroid shot hurt?

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Could i have a steroid shot for strep?

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Can a steroid shot cause you to urine more?

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If i am feeling sluggish can i get a b12 shot or steroid shot?

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