guided steroid injection

[Stills]

I’m due to have a guided steroid injection in the big knuckle joint on my foot to alleviate pain, stiffness and immobility caused by my rheumatoid condition. . I’m hoping it may also help the tendinitis and Enthetitis that resulted from a severe leg muscle injury that was untreated due to the pandemic. Can anyone tell me what to expect please.

[AgedCrone]

There is nothing to it….you will probably taken to a a minors theatre ,…be given a local anaesthetic…..& then the guided US Injection.It won’t take very long ….. I had the last one quite awhile ago so I can’t remember how long you have to rest afterwards, but it’s not very long.

Good Luck…I hope it brings you some relief.

[Stills in reply to AgedCrone]

Thanks, my concern is being mobile immediately as I’m currently caring for my Mum 87 who fell and broke her femur, 13 hour wait on the cold floor, existing peripheral neuropathy and AS making things difficult for her to recover but I do t want to delay my appointment as it’s taken 18 month to get it.

[AgedCrone in reply to Stills]

As I remember it was only a short time & I think I drove home afterwards.

Can you maybe get a friend in to make you both a cuppa for an hour?

Do hope your Mum gets on OK.

[Stills in reply to AgedCrone]

Thank you

[Madmusiclover]

A sharp scratch! Had loads. You can walk as normal after. Xx

[Stills in reply to Madmusiclover]

I’m duly reassured thank you

[3LittleBirds2]

I've had a few now but not in foot though, you will be fine and hopefully it will bring some relief! I've had one in my elbow this afternoon..praying it works! Best wishes. X

[Stills in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

Good luck , let’s us know

[3LittleBirds2 in reply to Stills]

Thanks you too

[OSTEOARTHRITISRA]

Hi stills I've had a few over the years I've always been told take it easy upto a week and don't over do it

And after a few days gentle exercise etc

You have waited this long and want it to work

Hope you get the relief from it

[bpeal1]

Nothing to worry about. I’ve had several in different joints on my feet. Although I’ve never been told not to drive I always try to get a lift. Personally I don’t feel safe driving with a foot which is numb from local anaesthetic. You will be able to walk straight away (although it can feel a bit strange sometimes) however bear in mind the more you can rest it for 24-48 hours afterwards the better the results will be.

[ageddancer]

No problem..yes a sharp scratch and boy they can work tremendously. I hope everything works for you and your Mum. Big Hugs xxxx

[Connie49]

I was given one in my ankle, and was advised to take it easy afterwards. I think the fear is that, if you are too active, the steroid can be forced out of the joint. That is my understanding, anyway.