How Can Pain Associated Steroid Injection Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 2 Aug 2023

Question: What's the best thing to do for bursitis? Had an injection this morning but still hurts alot.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can take a week for the pain to subside

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The pain following treating bursitis with steroid injection can take 7 to 10 days to subside. So, please give it some time.

Meanwhile, take rest and do not overuse the affected joint. Wear a brace if possible. Apply ice to reduce pain and inflammation. You can also take Advil for pain.

Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (9 minutes later)

Would beat help at all, like maybe tomorrow, or is ice the best way to go?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide additional details

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Could you please let me know what exactly is beat?

Ice is the best way to go until acute pain has subsided. Once you notice pain going down, you can alternate heat and ice.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj