Patient Comments: Cortisone Injection - Knee And HipShare your experience with cortisone injections in your hip or knee
Comment from: Laura, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: April 24
I have been receiving cortisone shots in one or both knees for more than 10 years. About five years ago, I started developing side effects. The rapid heartbeat doesn't always happen, but lasts only the first day. Extreme facial flushing appears on the second day and is mostly gone by the third day. A metallic taste in my mouth starts on the second day and lasts about four days. A headache started lasts about 24 hours. I guess it's worth it, as I've been doing this a long time. A knee replacement surgery three years ago means I have fewer injections. I'm not ready to go through another knee replacement. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: IPeacock, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: April 22
I received my first injection in my left knee and felt relief with 30 minutes, but was slightly lightheaded for the same 30 minutes. Due to my age, I thought the heat/temperature I was having was premenopausal. I received my second injection to the same joint five days ago and had the same symptoms. I felt flu-like hot flashes, my knee joint felt like it had a bubble or balloon around it, and the nerves occasionally jumped – which is extremely irritating. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: espanola, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: April 08
Since 2011, I've had a very sharp pain in my shoulders and arms. I had X-Rays done and nothing was found out of the ordinary. The pain in my shoulders got so intense that I can't sleep at night. Finally, my doctor gave me a cortisone injection two weeks ago. Almost all the pain is gone. I can live with the remainder pain. I am so thankful for my doctor. Also, I did not even feel the injection. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Linda C, 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: April 08
Years ago, I had cortisone shots in my shoulder. I currently take them in hip, knees, back, wrist, foot and elbow as needed. I can hardly walk sometimes because of arthritis in my feet. When I go to my orthopedist and get injections, my pain is gone by the time I get off the table. I always have face flushing, but it sure beats the pain. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: JOAN, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: April 05
I was given two cortisone shots three weeks ago – one in my shoulder, and one in my hand. I could not sleep for three nights and had no appetite. Several days later, I started experiencing rapid heartbeats and nervousness, my body feels like I am in a different zones, and I am fighting to get back. I am also experiencing a lack of concentration. It's there, but I can't seem to get it together. It is a horrible feeling. How long will this feeling last? I'm wondering if I should see a doctor again. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: April 05
I have been experiencing more and more pain in both of my knees. This has been going on for years, but only recently has it worsened. I'm stiff in the morning and stairs are a problem, etc. I thought this pain has increased as a result of a double fracture to my ankle some weeks ago, but I am not sure. In any event, I have gone to two doctors and both diagnosed it as knee arthritis. My knee cap is rubbing bone-on-bone and little cartilage is left. One doctor wanted me to try cortisone shots before looking into synthetic knee injections. I had the shots yesterday afternoon, and by evening I was walking more upright, felt no pain in knees, and my foot even felt better. The doctor said I might not see relief for two days, but two hours worked for me. I am so excited that I am pain free! I only hope I don't develop those severe side effects as reported by one person here. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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I had my first cortisone shot yesterday in the hip. I have been in pain for over two years. I had heard horror stories of getting the shot so I tried everything else till now. I wish now I would have done this two years ago. I feel like I have a new leg and hip, it's wonderful. I find myself waiting on my hip to hurt getting up from sitting, or getting out of the car but the pain is gone. It's great and the only reason I waited so long was I heard the shot was so painful. I honestly didn't believe my dr. when he told me he was done. He walked away to get a band aid, I thought then he will do the shot and he had already done it! I waited two years and now I would do it again in a heart beat.