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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- In this video, Doctor Andrea Furlan answers 10 common questions about cortisone injections:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Is cortisone a steroid?
01:55 How do cortisone shots work?
02:30 Are cortisone infections good for arthritis?
03:16 Does cortisone shots help tendinitis and bursitis?
03:37 how long until the effect start?
04:11 How long does the pain relief last?
04:34 Does cortisone shots help low back pain and sciatica?
04:54 Does it hurt?
05:07 Does cortisone increase blood sugars?
05:27 Can it cause weight gain?
There are various types of corticosteroids: prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone and many others.
Dr. Furlan is a pain specialist in Toronto Canada. She is a physiatrist (specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation). She holds a medical degree from the University of Sao Paulo and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto. She has 30 years of experience helping people with chronic pain to get better quality of life.
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ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical advice. If you think you have a condition that is causing you pain, please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you. The intent of this video is only for educational purposes. If there is any emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call an ambulance. CLOSED CAPTIONS in this video have not been professionally verified.
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Dr.Thank you for your excellent points regarding cortisone injections! I wanted to share that I'm in my late 50's and have been struggling with severe knee tendonitis for close to 15 years. This pain effected me daily from lifting out of my chair to getting out of my car and other squatting/bending positions necessary in life. It was excruciating during those movements. My doctor was unsure if a cortisone injection would help but we tried it anyway. I literally feel like I have new knees! The pain relief was instant and 2 months later, I still marvel at how well it worked. It relieved 100% of my pain. Praise God. I pray it continues to work longterm. Thank you again.
Same thing for my hip
I just posted a new video about exercises for knee osteoarthritis. ua-cam.com/video/2SpfK5aWSHE/v-deo.html
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What a good praise report!😊
Thank you Dt. Andrea Furlan once again for yr valuable time to share wt the entire wolrd who needed the most to hear this.
Hi Rachael, you are very welcome.
I injured my knee 7 wks ago MRI shows complex medial meniscus tear, bone bruise & a Baker's Cyst which is leaking. An x-ray shows no arthritis. He is not sure about surgery, but, has vaguely mentioned having a Cortisone shot. After watching your video, I decided I will NOT have the injection. I have enough problems. I'm still in pain. All I was doing was putting a sm garden flag in the ground, and almost fell and over corrected myself and WHAM O!
After a year of Physical Therapy , Pain and carrying my arm in a sling my Dr. decided on a Cortisone shot for my left shoulder , Within three days all the pain was gone and i was back to playing Tennis , Its been six months so far and all is good.. Id call this a miracle shot.. BTW My blood sugar did spike for a couple of weeks and wen back to normal . I didn't gain any weight..
I am glad to hear you improved.😁
Very smart
How much does the shot hurt?
Thank you for your simplistic explanations!
Hi Jackie, I’m glad you like it.
Thank you so much for this explanation. My doctor did not provide nearly as much information. Your comments are easy to follow and understand.
Glad it was helpful!
Brava dottoressa Furlan, ha spiegato benissimo 👍🏽👏🏼🙋🏼🤗
Hi Maria Teresa. I'm glad you like it.
You are so pleasant to listen to and learn from😊
That is so kind of you Yvette.
Our dear Dr.
Happy to see you.
God bless you too.
💯🙏
Hi Myint. So nice of you
Thanks very much for your comments its very helpful
You are welcome Jane.
Just within the last few weeks my Rheumatologist suggested shots for both hands as I was having terrible joint pain in my hands. Within a week of eachother I had both hands done. It’s been a few weeks from my first injection and about a week from the second. I can’t believe how much better I feel. You’re video just came up so thought I’d watch. Even though I have had the injections I’m happy to learn more about the steroids. Thank you so much. Debbie from the GTA.🥰
Thank you very much
Doctor Furlan .
Most welcome!
Thanks Doc. ❤️❤️❤️ for this very informative video of yours
Angeles, you are very welcome!
The best doctor see in morning ☺️
Thank you, Wal!
Great information doctor. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Dr.Furlan for this valuable information. I appreciate it as I have Bad knees and might be going for the Cortisone injection in the near future.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for uploading the video. It is very useful.
Hi Charlene. You are welcome
Thank you Dr Adrea furlan for the help and information
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for all the useful information and advice.
You are welcome.
Thank you for the great information from. Very enlightening
Hi Bhanu, I’m glad you think so.
Thanks for explaining cortisone injection and all related situation.
My pleasure
Thank you Doctor. This is good information for novices like me...👍👍
Always welcome
Thank Dr.for such an easy way to describe.
Most welcome!
Thx Dre , i’ll be waiting for my shots , soon i hope !
Excellent information. Thank you
Thank you for answering my questions.
Our pleasure!
Very good information. Thanks for sharing ❤🙏
You are welcome
Thank for your sharing! Short video but it is very helpful
That is great to hear. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel ua-cam.com/users/DrAndreaFurlan And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔
Thanks a lot for your best information.
God bless you more dra furlan.
God bless you too, Minerva!
Thank you for sharing this!
My pleasure!
Thank you ❤️☺️ Dr.Furlan
You are welcome.
Thank you for everything you provide Doctor, does it work for osteoporosis pain?
Hi Jasem. Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel ua-cam.com/users/DrAndreaFurlan And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔
Best video ever 🙌🏽
Thankyou for explaining I'm going to get a shot in June in my knees I pray they work I'm 70 don't want surgery because of my blood pressure God bless
Very timely for me, I am scheduled to get an injection on Friday. Thank you for the information, it is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I am thinking of getting an injection for pain! I have sciatic nerve issues! Please let me know how was it, and if it work for you! Thankyou in advance!
I'm waiting for my orthopaedic doctor to arrangedan injection on my left knee but I'm having a second thought of taking it for the reason that you mentioned that it will increase weight which I'm in the process of losing extra pounds on my body and also it may increase the water retention
Thank you for the information its very helpful
Very informative information.
Good explanation very clearly about hydrocortisone injections effects sideeffects and indications how long last ...really useful for patients with fear to prick ..we can indulge your information video for education purpose ...very useful madam
Thank you Vignesh!
Thank you this very helpful.
Thank you. I have taken cortisone shots in my knees for arthritis. Very helpful especially when I was still working before I retired. Some of the heavy lifting I did at work aggravated the arthritis. I don’t need to get them as often as I did when I was still working. They are well worth the temporary pain of the injection.
I just posted a new video about exercises for knee osteoarthritis. ua-cam.com/video/2SpfK5aWSHE/v-deo.html
@Charlynn Mullin Hi, if you don’t mind me asking, what grade was your arthritis? How frequently did you take cortisone shots and for how many years have you taken it and how long was it lasting each time? Thanks
So informative 🌻
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Thank you Dr very informative
Glad it was helpful!
One thing that I had hoped was covered in this tutorial (by the way I love your tutorials and the simple honest way you talk! ) I was hoping or wondering if you cover the topic of occipital neuralgia as my doctor is suggesting and injection in my head to relieve it as a well as the trigeminal neuralgia Do you have thoughts or a tutorial on this type of pain? Thank you again for your many great tutorials!
Hi Jo. I'll be doing videos for headaches, migraines and occipital neuralgias in the future. Stay tuned.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Great to hear and I will be watching as I find I get something from all your videos! I send quite a few to my family so you are very liked and appreciated here on the east coast 🍁
Cortisone shots for the arthritis in my knees works really well. Thank you❤️
Thanks for sharing!
How much do they cost?
Silicone works even better and usually lasts years
@@michaels999hi, does silicone help if the knees are very inflamed? What stage arthritis do you have? How long have you been getting gel injections and how long do they last?
Was it painful?
I had one last year in my frozen shoulder and the pain only came back after seven months. 😍
My surgeon doesn’t like to give them more than once a year, and sent me for an MRI to see if something else is going on, but my GP said only showed slight inflammation. Looks like I’m going to need another shot.
Hi Solange, I hope it goes well.
Cortisone side effects are just terrible, especially if you take it orally and even for short time.
Injection in vlsvical gave me alloppecia
Doctor Andrea you are an Angel
I'll tell my husband that.
Many thanks very helpfull information!!!
Glad it was helpful!
All your videos and information you share with us is really appreciate, please continue doing that, is like having a doctor appointment for free 🤗🙏🤗
Please my great teacher as possiple one video about..post cardiovascular injury rehabilitation
Hi, thank you for this suggestion. This topic is outside of the scope of this channel. This channel is to discuss topics of chronic pain.
great information thanks you I go tomorrow knee injection
Thanks so much ma
Welcome 😊
That was a whole lot of information. I consulted a doc who advised me a knee cap replacement being a diabetic. ...😢
Thank you
Its only after watching this video I went for a cortisone injection with confidence. I was suffering from pain at the back of my heel for more than 4 months and doctors advised so many things like TENS, ultrasound, change of footwear to MCP chappels along with some pain killer tablets. Nothing worked. I couldn't walk, cycle, the must do regular exercises for my Type 2 diabetes. Though doctors suggested injection at the site of the pain I was so skeptical about the steroid injection, its side effects and how long it will last etc.. In 4:25 in this video you said if the pain goes off after the injection it may not come again. This gave me more confidence to try the injection 'cos chances of getting rid of pain once for all is also possible. Now after 10 days of the injection (Kenacort 40mg) I feel completely painless and many many thanks to you for giving the needed information (like how this is different from anabolic steroids, how long the pain relief last...). Thank you so much 🤗
What kind of pain did you have?
Nice exoplanetion👌👌
Hi Manthana, thank you!
Helpful ma'am 😘😘😘
Glad you like Sujal.
Thank you very much Dr Furlan.
I have bursitis under the left Scapula make me severe pain. I took corticosteroid injections since 10 years now when i took the shot the pain do not go . what do you think about doing radio therapy? Thank you very much Dr Furlan
Hi Randa. Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor.
Thank you just had a shot so far so good thanks for info
I have just had my first injection on my right knee. This is a very accurate report of how the steroid affect you. I am on day 3 since treatment. I have a slight bruise at the area of injection and slight face redness. However i am just start to feel its working . Also i have noticed how alert and well i feeling in general. So far i would say that it start to be very effective for all of my body. Even aches in my back are going . So it is well worth proceeding with this treatment. The best i felt in years. Good luck.
thank you dr.
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Thank you my dear Doc. What do you think about infiltration of Hyaluronic acid in the joints?
Did not hurt me at all. Zip. Good doctor. I had.
This injection is the most painful thing ever experienced, and I will never in a million years have another one!
Sorry to hear that.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Have you ever had one yourself? I was told they’d give anaesthesia before it, and they didn’t. I actually had two, one in each foot, and there are no words to describe it 1000/10 on the pain scale, excruciating 😖
@@bloochoob I had one in my lower back guided by ct scan, im with you, i dont think i could have another one even though it helped. The pressure, pain and nerve spasm down my buttock was traumatic. Mild sedation should be an option.
I had one in spine. Two days ago. Did nothing no pain at all.
anyone here who can help me
Thanks so much
You're welcome!
Very good information, thank you! I have been diagnosed with osteo arthritis of thumb and doctor posed possible use of steroid injection in future. At 81, I am not certain that is a good idea. Now I watched your video and I'm even more doubtful about it.
Thank you for your comments re cortisone injections. I have taken them for knee pain and they help. However, I have experienced severe cramps following the shots. Any comments regarding this would be appreciated. I also take the Gelsyn injections. Your comments please. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
How long do the side effects mentioned at the end (stomach upset, insomnia, restlessness, heightened blood pressure etc.) last?
Until the medication is in the blood stream.
Thank you for a very good and calm explanation of steroid injections. I had 6 lumbar cortisone injections done 2 weeks ago. I'm already feeling much less pain and relief after 4 years! However, I'm experiencing very much water retention and hunger. How long does this increase in those two areas generally last? Thank you in advance x
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@deborahcouzens4877 how are you now? Has hunger and water retention subsided?
Can you make a video about nerve block about the knees.?? Thank you
Thank you for your comment. That is a good question/suggestion for a future video.
Thanks a lot
Most welcome
No injection for me!!! Thank you my Doctors!!!
I have many other videos about chronic pain in my channel. www.youtube.com/@DrAndreaFurlan/videos
Hi Dr. Andrea Furlan! Thank you for sharing this information. I have a question regarding the weight gain. I received a shot for an injury to my arm and the shot did help the pain tremendously but now I have a moon face. My face is very puffy and swollen and way larger than its normal size. Do you know if that will ever go away? Is there anything I can do about it? Have you seen this happen before? Thank you so much and I hope to hear back.
Hi Danielle, it depends on many factors. Please talk to your doctor.
This puffy face you described happened to my cousin, but it settled down. I have no idea if he took anything for it. Good luck
Thanks.
You're welcome
Hi Andrea....so glad you speaking about this....just need to say it did not work for me at all....I stick to holistic approach.
Thank you for caring.
Thanks for sharing!!
Doctor i love you you are amazing
Very beautiful doctor, and very beautiful lady
Thank you France.
Спасибо.
Hello Dr Furlan after shoulder injections for bursitis caused by supraspinatus tear do you have any exercises to start with after a couple of weeks
Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please talk to your physiotherapist, as they will be able to help you with an individual program. Consider subscribing to my channel. I post videos once a week about a variety of topics on chronic pain.
Have you seen my website already? All of my videos are organized by topics, and you can download all handouts, worksheets and booklets for FREE. Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com.
Dr.thanks
So nice of you
I wouldn't bother with this , though likely the only thing your insurance would pay for . I suggest if you can afford it , acupuncture or some other remedy . Someplaces have " Community Acupuncture Clinics " Offering it on a sliding fee / low cost basis . I've had it for my neck , degeneration of one vertebrae and releived the pain and stiffness .
Agree. If injection cause so many problems like blood sugar, blood pressure, etc..., I would not want it. Chitopractor can help.
Thanks for sharing that Peter.
Thank you Dr. For sharing the info
God bless
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Dr. Furlan, could you please make a video on how immediate family members can support and manage care for a person who has fibromyalgia? Would appreciate it.
Great idea for a future video
@adnansyed786 Hi Adnan, I just published a book and I talk about this topic in my book. Check here: www.doctorandreafurlan.com/book
Very useful video. but still I am not ready for this injection. I am trying to contact with rest and food thank
All the best
I've had some relief from epidural and cortisone but it has been more like kicking the can down the road. Ended up eventually getting neck fusion and lapidectomy. I've had them in the back, neck, elbow and shoulder. Best results were the shoulder. The elbow hurt the most. It helped but after 2 months injury re-aggravated. I believe in heat,ice and massage. No side effects. It's not a cure but helps manage things.
Hi Jim, thank you for sharing that.
@@DrAndreaFurlan you're welcome. I gain a lot of information from your you tube channel and from people's comments. It's nice to know we are not alone. We learn from each others shared experiences. Most people are good, caring and want to help.
Ah my family doctor gave your information to follow you in youtube because i was having very bad lower back pain, and when I saw your video, was very helpfull, i am much better now, thanks
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I have hip burning n lunbar retroleshesis. We have to tk this injection one time or after intervels we hv to tk it
Thanks for the video. My doctor recommended it but I will hold off as long as I can. My pain is still tolerable.
Thank you for sharing with us!
I had a shot in my knee a couple weeks ago. Seems like the pain got better right away, but is now coming back. Still better than it was, but, i was hopeful for more.
Thank you for sharing that.
A few things. A shot in the hand joint was very painfull. The shot in my knee was not like that. Just a stick and it was over.
Second neither of these lasted very long. A few weeks at best. So 3 shots a year would last me 6 weeks out of 52. Not great.
Third after deciding on knee surgery I had to wait 3 months because I had a shot. They would not do it till after the three months was up.
PS I had bad authritus, 2 bone spers, torn meniscus and no cartilage left.
Can a shot cause anxiety or insomnia? Thx. Always enjoy videos Doc
Yes, cortisone may cause anxiety and insomnia.
@@DrAndreaFurlan For how long? Thx
Hi dr, I had a cortisone injection 12 days ago for sciatic pain bulging disc l5/s1. I am yet to feel any benefit, is this normal?
I had a cortisone injection into my hip and actually got a systemic reaction. Pain was reduced in my lower back and in my knee of the opposite leg. I also had really bad hot flushes for at least a week. I was not expecting this at all.
Ms Smiley; hopefully you’re feeling relief now. Or you’ve found alternate treatments. I’ve got an appointment with an ortho next week. My hip pain is unbearable currently. I am going to resist injections. It’s not worth the minute amount of relief that it can possibly provide.
@@hoosierbaddy3052 how did you solve this pain problem without ejection? I got cortisone injection six months ago and it relieved my pain. But it came back again. I don’t want to have another ejection
@@hoosierbaddy3052🥺
what if one seem to be making progress without the cortisone but with only the physio - rmt massages, exercises and stretches at home , therapy including chiro practic etc is it in this scenario recommend to continue with just the physiotreatment and hold off on the inj then .. ?
Had my dr schedule this for both hips. Im not going through with it at this stage, because i had something similar 6xinjections at once into my lumbar under ct scanner, and i went into convolution, and silent tears just pooring out, until i nearly passed out from the hurt. It was that strong. They had to stop and i only got 2 of 6 injections.
So my intuition tells me in this body particularly, im in for it, if i have cortisone injections in both hips.
I had injections done tonmy back the pain came back after 8 months. Yes the injection takes away pain, you are more mobile, therefore you cause more injury to your bones, dics without realizing it. I have issues with brusitis and C5 C6 and I refuse to take the injection, if I am in pain, I am aware and can look after myself better, by stopping what i am doing, rest, physiotherapy or chiropractor. Stretch, heat or cold pack. The doctors want to outsource all of the given options by them in order for them to operate
So no matter what injection you take you will end up in a worse of condition and eventually have surgery.
I’m in pain my left leg, left buttock and my left ankle hurts so bad and it’s hard for me to walk or stand long. I did my X-ray but still waiting for the results. Might be a Sciatica ?
I stumbled upon your video very well explained i have plantar fasciitis. With the side effects i am on the fence rather it would help my feet . My chiropractor told me it doesn't work very well with plantar fasciitis with the side effects not sure . I heard that night splints work well if you have any comments or suggestions to share please do so .
I have another video about plantar fasciitis.
My foot doctor wants me to do the cortisone for my plantar fasciitis . I'm not sure if I really want to do this or not the side effects scared the insomnia .
You need to get the inner sole for your shoes from the foot Dr. I bought a pair and after a week my foot pain was gone . I suffered for over to years with foot pain.
I'm scheduled for a hip injection on March 27th,2024. I take Metformin & Ozempic to control my blood sugar. Last A1C 6.4 so I'm worried about my blood sugar going back up after injection.
Can you take cortesteriod shots while taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements
Hi Don. Please check with your doctor.
Just had yesterday. Sadly it has not helped, this I guess means surgery. Md said should take three days . It’s been day and a half. Not much help yet. Can’t walk. I
both my knees are bone on bone and i am in extreme pain when walking and even sitting am on a waiting list for shots into my knees i do not know what kind i am getting all i know is i NEED relief and able to golf daily again using a power cart its driving me crazy Is there relief in my future or am i destined to be in pain the rest of my life I am 59 years old thx for your video and your channel cheers from Vulcan Canada
I have never. Problems
There treat for that Dr kind Dr
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Berber p is treat for that
Thanks Dr Andrea for a clear explanation of steroid injections.
Hi Teresa. Thank you for your kind words.
Ive been dealing with de quarvains for about 5 months now. Would a cortisone shot help??
Thanks for the advice doc :).. I just got my cortisone shot this morning for my trigger finger and you are so right.. the injection hurt so bad 😅… still in pain and still hurt when i bend my finger.. hoping it will get better in few days.. again thanks for the advice…
Please let me know how it goes.
@@DrAndreaFurlan its a bit better now but it still locked up sometimes… slightly locked up but not as bad as before.. not fully recovered though :(
@@DrAndreaFurlan Update: my trigger finger is gone and i am completely healed
100% after almost 1month finally
the pain is gone :)