Question 1

will cortisone shots help with metatarsalgia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They will help with the inflammation but don't forget about:
•  rest. 
•  ice to the affected area. 
•  take an over-the-counter pain reliever.. 
•  wear proper shoes. 
•  try shock-absorbing insoles. 
•  use metatarsal pads. 
•  consider arch supports.

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Question 2

after having p. fasciitis for years, i got cortisone shots 3 weeks ago.  made it much worse than it's ever been.  will continuing to r.i.c.e. help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And call the doctor and let them know it is worse.

Question 3

can cortisone shots make you feel anxious?

Accepted Answer

Very rarely: Cortisone can rarely do this but the effects would be very short-lived. The anxiety is more likely related to the injection itself rather than what was injected.

Question 4

do cortisone shots work for ankles

Accepted Answer

It would be : Good to know diagnosis you plan on using them for. In some instances, they are helpful. You do not want to ovutilize them and you do want to be cautious around tendons.

Question 5

can cortisone shots make eyebrows grow?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone shot: Corticosteroids injected into small patches of hair loss (alopecia) may stimulate hair growth.  The eyebrows, scalp, etc. May respond to a series of tiny injections.  See your dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 6

what type of doctors give cortisone shots?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the location of the cortisone shot is into joints, Rheumatologists do this.  If in to the back, often Pain Clinic doctors, Interventional Radiologists, and/or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctors will do it.  If in to the foot, Podiatrists may do it. Primary care doctors may feel comfortable doing a limited range of cortisone shots (e.g., just in to knees or shoulders, etc.).

Question 7

are cortisone shots ever done in the lower back? please help

Accepted Answer

Common procedure: However, these injections are still very controversial. Check with a board certified back pain specialist. And even these guys may be overusing it. Do not expect miracles from these "shots".

Question 8

what side effects are commonly associated with cortisone shots?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Rarely, the steroid crystals can cause a mild inflammatory response but this is brief. Repeated injections into the same area over a short period can rarely cause damage to the tissue or joint.

Question 9

can cortisone shots make eyebrows grow ? and if so how much is it ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Cortisone shots are used to treat one type of alopecia (hair loss) called alopecia areata (aa). It is very rare to have aa of just the eyebrows, therefore cortisone shots probably won't help. See your dermatologist and perhaps he/she could suggest something else. And if cortisone shots was necessary, it should be covered by your insurance so just the copay would suffice. (about $100 if uninsured).

Question 10

is it common to get cortisone shots for a tear in the rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Cortisone or other steroid injections are common treatments for shoulder pain, related to rotator cuff injuries. Partial thickness rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement syndrome respond well to steroid injections. Full thickness rotator cuff tears will remain painful and weak after injections and therapy. Only surgery can repair a full thickness rotator cuff tear.

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