Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How to take a cortisone shot for carpal tunnel?
10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See details: I am not sure what you mean. You see a doctor who is experienced doing the injection and have it done.
Answered 12/26/2022
4.9k views
Thank
Option: This is an option for conservative treatment of cts. Safe to do, works for some.
Answered 10/4/2016
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is a cortosone shot supposed to do for carpal tunnel? How do I know if it is helping or not?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I received a cortisone shot 4 days ago in my nervE sprained my ankle and he said tarsal tunnel is it normal to have my foot up to my knee to be cold?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can fat atrophy in elbow as a side effect of cortisone inj cause of following:tennis elbow/radial tunnel syndrome/pinched nerve/muscle ligament/other?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can I take motrin to help with my carpal tunnel syndrome?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Tried the brace; no luck. What can help Carpal Tunnel besides cortisone shots or surgery?
Do cortisone injections also work for carpal tunnel?
I have carpul tunlel i got cortisone injecksions and it got worse i move my wrist at all and get the shock feel i used to squees my tools and get the skock. I went and got cortisone shots and now if i move my wrist at all i get the shock much worse than
Can a cortisone injection into the carpal tunnel stop the numbness and tingling? If it does is that a good indication that you do have carpal tunnel?
If cortisone injections are just a "band aid"and not a fix, why would a doctor recommend it for carpal tunnel instead of just doing the surgery?
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
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
