Hello I am suffering with a frozen shoulder and have opted for the injection does it hurt I have a fear of needles

[suqie76]

I am really scarred due to having a rear of needles xx

[Lorrayne]

Hi, I too had a fear, not of needles as such, but of steroid needles into joints, always hurt me like crazy. My shoulder has been really bad for a couple of years and last Monday Consultant put a steroid injection into it, it didn't hurt, just felt the needle into back of shoulder (didn't see it) then warmth, not even a burning or stinging sensation, so I am actually left wondering if he actually did it! Try not to worry too much x

[suqie76 in reply to Lorrayne]

Thank u very much

[suqie76 in reply to Lorrayne]

Had it done but was at front of the shoulder didn't hurt had much as I thought it would but I am still stiff and still sore is this normal

[suqie76 in reply to Lorrayne]

I had the injection which didn't hurt apart from the initial point of contact and he put it in front I am wondering if it actually worked cause no improvement how long do they leave it before they do any other treatments xx

[Barrister]

My husband had steroid injections into his shoulder in January and said he didn't feel a thing, and the pain relief was almost instantaneous. Clemmie

[suqie76 in reply to Barrister]

Thank u very much xx

[tansy-ann8]

It works! (Don't look and it isn't bad at all)

[suqie76 in reply to tansy-ann8]

Thank u very much xx

[suqie76 in reply to tansy-ann8]

Ty very much xx

[Sailaway]

They're much better than you would ever imagine. One of the reasons is that the first thing that goes into your joint is a bit of anaesthetic, and then the steroid. I've had lots of injections into my shoulder joint and none has been painful or sore. Just don't look at the needle!

After your injection you'll need someone else to drive you home and it's best to rest your shoulder & really do very little that involves your shoulder for 2 days so that as much as possible of the steroid sits in the joint for a good long time. That's easier said than done, but it's the advice the doctor at work gave me (she authorised 2 days off work) and it made a difference.

I hope it goes well!

[suqie76 in reply to Sailaway]

Thank u so so much for the advice xx

[suqie76 in reply to Sailaway]

Errrnn the doc made me some exercise which I am struggling with and I camt tell the difference not sure what to do xx

[suqie76 in reply to Sailaway]

I had the injection which didn't hurt apart from the initial point of contact and he put it in front I am wondering if it actually worked cause no improvement how long do they leave it before they do any other treatments xx

[Hidden]

I have had many steroid injections in my shoulder joint. Usually they numb it with an injection and then infect the steroid in at least that's what my doctor does. It doesn't hurt. I have only felt some pressure, not painful at all. I was hoping for a steroid injection today but it doesn't look like I'm going to get it. Try not to worry it really isn't a big deal and it doesn't hurt. Good luck!

[suqie76 in reply to Hidden]

Thank u so very much xx

[antibes]

i have had three iin my shoulders and its a real relief not having the pain , the injection itself is not painfull so please dont worry. your arm may feel a bit heavy after. good luck xxx

[suqie76]

Had it done but it still hurts and hardly any movement and sore is this normal I really don't know should I call doctors tuesday and see what they say x

[binlid]

hi ive injections in right shoulder and though it was along needle and i was terrified i must admit it didnt hurt ,and if it was going to it cant be as bad as the pain from the shoilder. good luck