HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I'm on prednisone for polymyalgia rheumatica. can i get a cortisone shot in my knee?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Depends: It depends on the dose of prednisone you`re taking. If a doctor is recommending an injection and is aware of this, there is no reason why not to do it.

Answered 2/27/2015

3.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

If you have a bladder infection and on antibiotic,can you get a cortisone shot in your knee.Would it make infection worse-cortisone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've been on prednisone for 3 days for cystic acne, i ended it yesterday and suffer from flare up, can I get cortisone shot in flared up cyst?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

So say I get a cortisone shot in my knee but I have a practice a little after that, what are the consequences for not waiting the 48 hours because its a really important practice ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hello, Can a cortisone shot to knee take one week to take effect for pain to get better? Thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had a cortisone shot in knee on Friday.Can you get anxiety from it. If so, when will the anxiety go away.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is 40 MG of prednisone a day common for polymyalgia rheumatica. I'm also on antidepressant medication for major depression. I've been crying alot.
What are some benefits and dangers of prednisone in treating pmr - polymyalgia rheumatica?
I have polymyalgia rheumatica, and on prednisone. i am 66 and going blind, i gained weight and feel ugly. but i can now walk. will i die from this?
What can I do to help with the pain of polymyalgia rheumatica? I take prednisone 15mg a day but I am still in pain.
Can I breastfeed and get cortisone steroid shots in my knees?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.