What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
In a lot of pain right now (right shoulder) i'm in between cortisone shots right now! how can i relieve my pain without pills? 2:00am friday morning
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Ice and topical crea: Ice can give immediate topical relief. Aspercreme will penetrate about 3-4cm and if you are not allergic to Aspirin this will deliver some anti inflammatory medicine directly to the area. After icing you could also try a counter-irritant topical cream. In the morning, you should talk with your dr's office about pain meds to have on hand for flareups.
Answered 6/24/2014
5.2k views
Ice: I don't know how long you've had a shoulder problem bit it sounds like for a while so a warm compress might help to get you through the night... If you re-injured the shoulder follow "rice" rest, ice, compress and elevate. Hope u get better.
Answered 12/10/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you have burning pain after having a cortisone shot in the shoulder? I had a shot Monday and it is now Thursday and still having burning pain.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have had 3 cortisone shots in last 6 months for bursitis in left shoulder. Now I have ripping pain in clavicle. Related?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had a cortisone shot for shoulder pain and now 10 days late. Is it possible cortisone shot caused missed period?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Ac joint arthritis pain for 9 months. No relief from nsaids. Temp relief from 3 cortisone shots. Doctor says surgery is next step. Sound right?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I have had two cortisone shots in my left shoulder within the last 2 months and they are not giving me any relief. What is next for tendonitis?
The cortisone shots are for my shoulder. Ultimately im trying to avoid pain pills , after two mri's and being told my rotator cuff is torn! alternativ?
My shoulder hurts and my rotator cuff. I've had a cortisone shot and now it hurts again. What can I do to help it. For relief. What helps?
Had a cortisone shot 6weeks ago 4 tendonitis , burstitis & partial tear now pain has came back . What should u do . I have had physio also .Shoulder?
Had cortisone shot injected into shoulder joint which wasn't sterilized. Pain & stiffness now & wondering if infected? How would i know? I'm scared :(
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
