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How Can Osteoarthritis Be Treated?
I have been given a steroid injection in the joint over the navicular area and around the arch of the foot, I have a diagnoises of osteoarthritis. I feel like something is digging in to the arch area of the foot and around the navicular area is this common and how long should it last ?
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
Hi,
Injecting steroid solution in the joint is one way of treating inflammation from osteoarthritis.
Sometimes, this type of therapy is associated with "digging" pain. Should apply cold compresses locally and analgesic cream.
Avoid overusing of foot.
Take oral analgesic and glucosamine supplement. It will take a few days or weeks for complete recovery. Keep regular follow ups with rheumatologist.
All the best.
Injecting steroid solution in the joint is one way of treating inflammation from osteoarthritis.
Sometimes, this type of therapy is associated with "digging" pain. Should apply cold compresses locally and analgesic cream.
Avoid overusing of foot.
Take oral analgesic and glucosamine supplement. It will take a few days or weeks for complete recovery. Keep regular follow ups with rheumatologist.
All the best.
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