Steroid Injection to Knee

[Maggie-Moo]

Hi everyone, I’ve posted recently about my knee pain. I have been diagnosed with mild OA following an X-ray suggested for a MCL/ meniscus knee injury. Last week I decided to go ahead on the advice of my GP and Physio and have a steroid injection. Does anyone have any experience of this?

[John_W Graduate]

Yes - I've had about 6 or 7 injections - mostly in my left. They've worked very well for me.

[Maggie-Moo Graduate in reply to John_W]

Fingers crossed! I’ve not run for 6m. Back at Physio next week.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Not me...but the last time I was speaking with a consultant after a knee issue and a scan, he said that most folk over 4 have a meniscus tear to some degree,, ( Wear and tear).

We are all different... and your GP is the one who knows what is what...is he/she giving it to your for OA pain.... because as far as I know, apart from reducing pain and inflammation they cannot heal the tear... I am no expert though...and we never give medical advice on here, as you know...the medical experts are your guides... you could ask for a scan... just to clarify the diagnosis?

[Maggie-Moo Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I’ve just been advised to rest my knee for 2w to let everything settle. Seeing the Physio again next week. I’ve not run now for 6m! 😳

[Makka62a Graduate]

hi there - I started getting knee pain about a year ago. It was eventually diagnosed as a meniscus tear, arthritis and a build up of fluid. I did have a steroid injection which was very simple and did provide relief for a couple of months. I then retired and started spending more time on my feet and walking and the knee pain returned but after 2 to 3 months of exercise and physio it has stabilised and I am pretty much pain free. So in summary it did provide some relatively short term relief but not a long term solution.

[Olliebear125]

Hi, I had series Authroscopic operations, and cortisone injections over a period of maybe 10 years....each helped for a short time, but I ended up with a k ee replacement eventually...That said I'm out now twice a week doing 5k,.

Several years later at the age of 71,not breaking any records just enjoying the fact that O/A and replacement knees don't have to stop you....proper recovery is the key...

Enjoy dot tie up...👍

[Maggie-Moo Graduate in reply to Olliebear125]

Thanks for your reply. I’m now day 10 post injection and still on relative rest. I walked a bit too far yesterday as it was swollen last night so iced it.I felt frustrated sitting at home when the weather was fantastic.