Cortisone Injection In Both Knees

[jennyjoan]

Would it be safe to get the above at same time

[theshedman]

When I had one a while back he said they could only do one knee at a time and asked which one felt the worse and did that.

[Gettingonabit]

They would only do one elbow at a time when I had mine done.

[MargoTester]

Did you find the injection helpful? I have osteoarthritis and really need a knee replacement but am reluctant to get it done

[redtrev]

I had three lots of cortisone in my knee over period of a few years it does help but does not last, eventually having surgery on my knee

[MargoTester]

Thanks redtrev. I'll ask my doctor about getting it done.

[rowanwitch]

Ideally you should have them done separately, have the worse one done first so while it settles down more of your weight can be taken by the better knee. If you had both done you would need to rest both, just doing gentle exercises

[redtrev]

Your welcome unfortunately there is no cure for osteoarthritis you just have to manage the pain relief

[anneasquith]

Jj. Why would you want them on the same day ?

[MargoTester]

I have already had one hip replacement and a recent x-ray now shows I have it in the other hip, both knees and one shoulder- so basically I'm knackered:-)) One knee is a lot worse than the other so I thought it might benefit from injection albeit short time. I have been referred for physio and he told me they didn't do injections any more, which doesn't appear to be true.
JJ Sorry to but in to your thread x

[Peter Pedant]

Yes, it's possible to inject different parts of the body at the same time, but we have to look at the overall amount of cortisone we're injecting. I do two different body parts, sometimes on the same visit, and I can adjust the dose of cortisone accordingly to limit the risks.

as for safety, ask them - if they are offering.

dose is ltd - see above

[Sqad]

rowanwitch 14.37 has given you the answer plus the fact that a knee replacement isn't a "stroll in the park" as I have often mentioned on this site.

[Barsel]

I'm having both knees replaced this year.
I've had my preop and I have an appointment to see the anaesthetist in a few weeks time.
The operation was offered to me a few years ago but I turned it down and had acupuncture instead, waste of time.
Since last August my knees have both become so painful, I'm more or less housebound. I've had to give up my car as I can no longer drive it.
The reason I'm telling you this is because I'm now wishing I had them done the first time I was offered the operation, so if your knees are bad now, there's always the chance they will get worse, so please think hard about accepting what is offered to you.
The surgeon has explained all the things that could go wrong, but I can't bear the thought of being like this for the rest of my life.

[jennyjoan]

Got both done today with a private GP. Have to rest

[barry1010]

Hope it helps, JJ. You need to keep an eye on your blood sugars for a while