Question 1

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 2

can the steroid shot in your back help?

Accepted Answer

Help what?: Steroid shot to the spine is a common form of managing refractory backache resulting from various spinal and nerve disorders. It works reasonably well for most, not for everyone. More detailing, ask experts in pain management. 

Best wish ... Always.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

what typically happens when an epidural steroid shot does not relieve pain in back?

Accepted Answer

Steroid shot back: You need a re-evaluation and perhaps more tests and consultations to determine why the therapy did not work.  You may need other types of therapy or surgery.

Question 7

how long before i should see improvement in my son with croup after getting steroid shot? how long should croup last

Accepted Answer

Croup: Croup is typically caused by the parainfluenza virus and lasts 3-7 days however, some cases last up nto 2 weeks. If the symptoms are severe, a super-imposed bacterial infection may be present (staph) and might require antibiotics. Make sure you seek emergency care for any severe shortness of breath episodes that occur. You may also need more close evaluation by the pcp if symptoms are not improvin.

Question 8

does 40mg of steroid shot for allergies work?

Accepted Answer

Often: However its benefits are transient.

Question 9

i just got a steroid shot. is it a bad idea to consume raw honey?

Accepted Answer

If healthy, OK: If otherwise have a normal immune system, it will not suppress your immune system to the extent that honey is dangerous.

Question 10

what does a steroid shot do for pharyngitis  ? does it kill the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory;no: Presumably you're referring to a corticosteroid shot rather than an anabolic steroid such as testosterone. Various forms of Prednisone (steroid) can be given as pill or shot, even as cream, all acting as anti-inflammatory to cut down on swelling. However, it doesn't "kill the cause" which is most likely due to either a virus or bacteria. If the latter, need antibiotics. If former, just time.

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