knee injection problem

Legacy_user · 10 August 2011 at 6:19AM

ive had an ongoing knee problem -yesterday i had a steriod injection into the knee joint but today its killing me so much that i can hardly stand . is this normal ? i was told not to do much for about 4 days but nothing was said about any pain.

McKneff · 10 August 2011 at 7:51AM

It needs rest, stop standing on it.

Ive had many joint injections and for me they work instantly but i do know from others that it does normally take a few days, but with rest and theleg up and maybe a cushion under your knee.

Ibruprofen 400 works for me.

Ruby_Gloom · 10 August 2011 at 8:22AM

I have them in my back and shoulders regularly sometimes I'm fine other times in worse for a week after but they really help occasionally the odd one seems to do nothing I guess they miss the spot then
Rest use heat and cold and any pills that you are allowed and I'm sure you will be feeling better if not contact the Dr again
good luck

david39 · 10 August 2011 at 8:43AM

My wife had a similar injection two days ago in her thumb.

Yesterday she said that the pain was worse than before she had the injection but this morning it is much more comfortable.

I think you will find the symptoms will subside over the next few days - if they don't, contact your GP.

She had a similar course of treatment a few years ago for tennis elbow and usually that always seemed to be worse before it got better.

david39 · 10 August 2011 at 9:06AM

Reference my post above :
Have just checked again by email with my wife (she's at work this morning) - she says that her experience every time has been that it takes a few days before you feel the real benefit of the injection.