So I got a call from my doc today and he says I have tendonitis and we can do nothing or we can refer me to an orthopedist who will most likely give my shoulder a steroid injection. Anybody else ever have one of these injections? Will the euphoria of the large needle be so great that I become addicted? j/k Anyhow, the ortho he is reffering me to did a fellowship specializing in joints and my doctor has a significant amount of faith in him. I am allowed to get back in the water when I feel the time is right but he warned me to take it easy so as not to aggravate it before it completely heals. At least I don't have to worry about surgery and can concentrate on my recovery. Thanks again to all of you who responded to my posts with words of encouragement.
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aren't bad. They have a local anesthestic in them (partially so they know they placed the injection correctly--you get immediate relief) along with the steroid.
It takes a few days for it to work and they DON"T encourage you to swim for a couple of days to allow the injection to work it's magic.
It's better than taking a week's worth of oral steroids that blasts the entire body. The shot targets JUST where it is needed and is a more concentrated dose.
You usually don't have to be peeled off the ceiling. I've had one (from an orthopedic surgeon who deals with NFL players) and he's really good.
Just be aware--most docs allow only THREE (3!!!) injections into a tendon or ligament---any more than that and "shredding" of the tendon or ligament can occur. So you don't want to have to do this all the time---follow the doc's instructions to the letter and it may be the only injection you'll have to have.
aren't bad. They have a local anesthestic in them (partially so they know they placed the injection correctly--you get immediate relief) along with the steroid.
It takes a few days for it to work and they DON"T encourage you to swim for a couple of days to allow the injection to work it's magic.
It's better than taking a week's worth of oral steroids that blasts the entire body. The shot targets JUST where it is needed and is a more concentrated dose.
You usually don't have to be peeled off the ceiling. I've had one (from an orthopedic surgeon who deals with NFL players) and he's really good.
Just be aware--most docs allow only THREE (3!!!) injections into a tendon or ligament---any more than that and "shredding" of the tendon or ligament can occur. So you don't want to have to do this all the time---follow the doc's instructions to the letter and it may be the only injection you'll have to have.
