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Question: Hello again, Dr. Tayal. A couple of doctors had told my mother they didn't want to give cortisone shots for the tendinosis because it could weaken the tendon. Is this a true concern when she is in this pain, and what ramifications are there with the injection?
They also told her it would go away in 3-6 months.
Thanks.
They also told her it would go away in 3-6 months.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Single steroid shot will not harm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Repeated steroid injections given to reduce inflammation of the tendon will cause tendon weakening. But if only one or two shots are given to relieve the acute symptoms then it is not so harmful.
3-6 months is a long time to remain in pain and with restricted activity. She can try other alternative muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside or tizanidine for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Single steroid shot will not harm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Repeated steroid injections given to reduce inflammation of the tendon will cause tendon weakening. But if only one or two shots are given to relieve the acute symptoms then it is not so harmful.
3-6 months is a long time to remain in pain and with restricted activity. She can try other alternative muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside or tizanidine for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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