Chronic Pain

[JUDYGARLAND]

I have bursitis in both my hips and arthritis in my lower back along with numbness and burning in my left foot.Neurologist ordered spine and brain MRI plus 3 days of steroids by infusion. Feeling nervous

[Kenu]

My wife has Chron’s and RA and does Remicade infusion every six weeks. Has really helped Chron’s and a little bit on RA. She started Belbuca a couple months ago and it is really helping the arthritis 👍. Get feeling better soon 🙏👍. Ken 🐾

[JUDYGARLAND in reply to Kenu]

Thanks

[jimeka]

I have never had steroids by infusion, but lots of friends on here have and they have felt a lot better. Have you sat with heat pads on your back it may comfort you. Let us know how you get on also erash has just invested in a weighted blanket, maybe one of those may help . Blessings Jimeka 🦋

[greaterexp]

I can understand the nervousness, but I hope that you can look at this as getting things under control. Those steroids can work wonders.

Let us know how you are getting along with those symptoms. Feel better quickly!

[JUDYGARLAND in reply to greaterexp]

Thank you

[rjoneslaw]

Here’s hoping you get better

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Glad that you sought the advice of your doctor. Praying that the steroids will give you relief. Let us know how you did.

Be Strong,

Carole

[MS_Indestructible]

I am sorry for your pain. It is no fun. I have that nasty burning in both my feet plus the numbness. The only thing that works for me is taking meds. You might want to try one if not all the ones I take. I take Gabapentin, Boclofin, and Cymbalta. All I feel [or not feel] now is the numbness. I hope something works for you soon. That pain is very painful. ~terry

[JUDYGARLAND]

I will keep everyone updated

[jkdavid99]

Steroids infusion is easy. But bring candy to suck on. The taste is terrible. It will make you feel better. I am a big chicken but steroid infusion is very simple. I have done it 3 times. Good luck. They may make you lose a little sleep too.

[Ali_B62]

Hope all goes well. Best wishes

[Elizt3]

I have used PT for dealing with bursitis in my hip. It flares up and then two to two and a half months of PT helps it subside.

[Doubled51]

I just had 3 day solumedrol infusion about a month ago by home care which is the way to go. And I had brain cspine and tspine MRIs Tuesday which I asked for sedation which made them a piece of cake. I take gabapentin and Cymbalta for numbness and tingling plus they help with nerve pain in my shoulders

Good luck to you.

Donnie

[JTZES]

The steroids should help you feel better and good luck with your MRI.

Feel better soon.

[JUDYGARLAND]

Thank you, all I will keep you posted