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cortisone injection
How many cortisone injection is save to have in lifetime ?
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I'm ready for next surgey in my life and I'm not scared.Last year I had carpal tunnel surgery,in June bunnionectomy and is possibility to have surgery on thumb and food(Morton's Neuroma).I had all ready 6 surgery in my life and I'm so tired of that.
I had the trigger thumb surgery on both hand, it was the easiest surgery to have. You really need a good attitude going in. Never had a problem since.
Hi ,thanks again for info and time.I know that cortison inj. is only temporary solution and in the future doctors have to do surgery.I had one injection in April29/11 on right foot because of Morton's neuroma .Now I start to exprience some degree of pain again.Next my problem is Trigger thumb and I'm schedule to cort. inj. on August9/11.Doc said if the one don't help he is going to performing surgery.
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Hi again!
Yes, you could probably take multiple injections at suggested intervals, as local injections have a very low probability of having systemic side effects. However each time the expected benefits would need to be evaluated by your doctor, against the potential risks. Also one must keep in mind that these would just help to reduce inflammation and in symptoms alleviation but may not treat the underlying pathology.
Hope this helps.
Take care!
Reason why I'm asking is that with my differents condisions is possiblity that in the future I can get some more injdections. Thank You for your help.
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There is no upper or lower limit for the number of injections one could have, though there is a safety limit for the dosage. Tolerance to side effects is generally individual dependant and would decrease with increased intervals. Local injections have potentially less side effects than systemic usage. Due to potential side effects, one would still try to restrict the usage, unless absolutely required or when the benefits far outweigh the risks.
Hope this was useful.
Take care!