Can a GP give a steroid injection?

[DrWhoFan]

Can a GP give a steroid injection in the buttocks? I have been given them in the knee by the rheumy team before, and wondered if as the buttock was a less specialised area, the GP could do it. Anne

[Barrister]

I had my steroid injection on the buttock given by the nurse. Clemmie

[DrWhoFan in reply to Barrister]

Thanks for your reply, Clemmie. I am going for bloods tomorrow so will ask nurse then.

[Barrister in reply to DrWhoFan]

The doctor prescribed the steroid and then the nurse gave it. I'm not in the UK so not sure how it will work there although when my mum needed a steroid injection into her knee, her. GP gave it to her with no problem (in the UK).

[DrWhoFan in reply to Barrister]

Hi, just found out that 2 of our GP's give them, but I have to go through my own first. Naturally she is booked for next 2 weeks, but I will ask for a phone consultation. Anne

[Barrister in reply to DrWhoFan]

Hope it works for you. Clemmie

[farm123]

I have had both done by my GP but I do check with my Rhuemy nurse first as I feel they are 'in charge' of RD drugs and need to understand whether your current drug regime is working. They then usually fax the request across. They can sometimes recommend a higher dose than the GP would routinely give. I expect it also depends on what your GP is comfortable with. Farm

[DrWhoFan in reply to farm123]

Thanks for your reply, Farm. previously I have had steroid injections for my RA. The last time, when I had both knees done, and it really helped the OA in my hip. I am kind of hoping the G will give me a jab as my next rheumy app. is end of September.

[nomoreheels]

We've just got a new GP & he's qualified to do steroid injections. So it must depend if they're qualified to do so. Check with reception & they should know if anyone is at your Practice. Guess they'll be the more 'general' ones though as my H has to have some in his back & that has to be done at hospital using ultrasound to guide the needle.

[DrWhoFan in reply to nomoreheels]

thanks for your reply. I am going for blood tests tomorrow, so will ask then.

[skinnycappuccino]

Hello there, my GP was able to do a steroid injection like that when I was faced with a 2 month wait at the Joint Injection Clinic. Hope yours will be able to do it as well! Christine x

[DrWhoFan in reply to skinnycappuccino]

Thanks Christine for your reply. Just got my new rheumy app. Should have been end of June but now is end of Sept. Will contact GP. Anne

[earthwitch]

Yes. My GP did it.

[DrWhoFan in reply to earthwitch]

Thanks, I will ask my GP.

[lilianisaac]

I think most can do it. However, I believe they do not give such a high dose as your Rheumy would give. Pat

[DrWhoFan in reply to lilianisaac]

Thanks, Pat for your reply. I will contact my GP and keep fingers crossed.