Steroid “Cortisone” Injections – Joint, Tendon,
or Trigger point After Treatment Guide
For further information and reference:
https://fullcircleorthopedics.com/services/anti-inflamatory-injections/
https://fullcircleorthopedics.com/services/trigger-point-injections/
What to Expect:
- You will have 4-5 hours of pain relief with the local anesthetic (Marcaine; Bupivacaine) but the steroid or “Cortisone” (Kenalog; triamcinolone) can take up to a week for the full effect to take place.
Avoid:
- Sit baths, pool, hot tub, sauna x 48 hours. You may take a shower and allow the water to run over the injection sites.
- Anti-inflammatories (known as NSAIDs) topically and orally for 2 days following the treatment. This includes Ibuprofen (Advil), Naproxen (Aleve), Celecoxib (Celebrex), Meloxicam (Mobic), Arnica, CBD, etc.
May Use:
- Over the counter anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs – ex. Advil, Aleve, Arnica) or analgesics (ex. Tylenol ES 1-2 tabs 3x/day, lidocaine topically) as needed for the first few days
Activity:
- Week one – light use of limb affected. No restriction on activity using unaffected limb
- This will be discussed more fully on an individual basis.
Possible short term side effects:
- Mild facial flushing, hyperactivity, difficulty sleeping, increased appetite for sugar and carbohydrates, and/or mood swings may occur. Rarely, breakthrough menstrual bleeding may occur.
Call the office if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Redness, swelling, increased temperature around area injected
- Numbness, tingling, or burning in limb injected
- Fever (over 99.9F), repeated chills
- Any other abnormal symptoms that are concerning to you