Re: Get me back on my bike

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---> Sursage man, I had a hip joint injection back in May and it was

not all that bad. They numb you up pretty good. I felt the effects

of the injection right away and for about 4 weeks it made a world of

difference. Just don't lift anything heavy for a while. That was my

mistake. It caused bone on bone problem to come back with a vegance.

I to was trying to delay surgery and wanted to enjoy my July 4th

vacation time off. Can't advise you on the medication. Maybe another

group member can help with that one. Go for the injection, it works.

Mine was done at a local hospital because my doctor was booked up

but it can e given in your doctors office.

In Joint Replacement , " sausages2u "

<sausages2u@...> wrote:

>

> I am a 54-year-old male cyclist who is in need of hip surgery due

to

> an old injury. I have been on the waiting list to see Dr in

> Hamilton, Ontario for at least 10 months. My problem now is that

the

> pain when I am on the bike is too much, and I have been thinking

> about

> getting a cortisone injection in the hip and get out riding again

> before I start to lose my fitness.

>

> My question is how long does it take for the injection to work and

> how

> long does it last before it wears off? Also can this be done by my

GP

> or do I have to go on another waiting list?

>

> My doctor also prescribed Vioxx until they were taken off the

market;

> I now take 1x300mg Apo-Tiaprofenic once every second or third day

as

> it upsets my stomach too much. For that matter I can't seem to take

> any painkillers without getting an upset stomach, is there anything

> else out there that may help?

> Thanks,

> Bill.

>

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They numb your hip up a bit for the procedure, and that (novacane?) seems to stay with you for the remainder of that day. Then there is about a day's worth of pain (from the procedure) which then gives way to more mobility and less pain.

I should point out though, that my first one (4 years before I ended up having my hip replaced) worked really well for me, but the last couple of times I had the procedure, I only felt relief for about a week. That being said, if your hip is already far enough gone that you're scheduled for surgery, the shots might not give you much relief.

My old Orthopaedist (I used to live in Virginia) is the one who would give the shots. I had to schedule them kind of like a surgery, and have them done in an Xray/Ultrasound facility.

I also should warn you - the shots themselves are very painful - and seem to shoot electricity up and down your body during the actual procedure. (at least for me!)

For pain, my GP (here in Texas) had me taking Tramadol prior to my surgery. And in the past, I've been given Darvocet which was prescribed because I had a tendency to become nauseated from pain meds.

hope some of this might be of some help to you,

kelly

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wrote "I should point out though, that my first one (4 years before I ended up having my hip replaced) worked really well for me, but the last couple of times I had the procedure, I only felt relief for about a week. That being said, if your hip is already far enough gone that you're scheduled for surgery, the shots might not give you much relief."

I concur with , in that I had one done and, as my hip was damaged, I got no relief at all. (In comparison to steroid injections into swollen knees and elbows that DID help). Perhaps you'll have more success though.

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I've had excellent results with cortisone injections, but two very different experiences as far as the pain involved. First, let me mention, both injections were done in hospitals under live x-ray machines to ensure the needle goes exactly where it should. This summer, I had hip injections by a radiologist, Jeff, who instantly became one of my favorite people in the world. He gently numbed the area. I had one pang of pain shoot from my hip to my knees for about 15 seconds, but that was it. I was still waiting for Jeff to give me the actual shots when he told me he was done. Huh? He had to tell me three times before I believed him. One wonderful surprise: the injection in the hips gave me great relief in the knees also -- right up until I had both knees replaced in September. Of course, I will make sure Jeff is the one who gives me the injections in the future until both hips can be replaced. Last year, a

renowned surgeon injected my knees at his facility/offices at a Baltimore hospital. He did not numb the area beforehand. NEVER AGAIN. I give him credit-- he isthe fastest shot in the Eest, but I squeezed his assistant's hand so tightly, I'm afraid I almost crushed it. It took everything I had not to jump off the table. Both cortisone injections contained Novocain, and I am very lucky. By the time it wore off, I never had another bit of pain as a result of the injections. The knee injections got me through last summer. I'm not sure how long the hip injection would have lasted since its effects were interrupted by the knee surgeyr. By the way, I did not use the Baltimore surgeon for my TKRs because he was out of my insurance network. I hear he is decidedly better at replacing joints than giving cortisone injections. I hope I will have different insurance in the future and be able to use him for my hip replacements. One caveat that I'm sure others will bring up here: Most doctors seem to agree that long-term use of cortisone breaks down tissue and therefore is not a long-term solution. But it's a great one for me until I can have the hips replaced. It doesn't work for everyone, but thank

heavens it works for my simple osteoarthritis. It is certainly worth the try. If it turns out that it works for you, the relief is a wonderful blessing. grettler@... wrote: They numb your hip up a bit for the procedure, and that (novacane?) seems to stay with

you for the remainder of that day. Then there is about a day's worth of pain (from the procedure) which then gives way to more mobility and less pain. I should point out though, that my first one (4 years before I ended up having my hip replaced) worked really well for me, but the last couple of times I had the procedure, I only felt relief for about a week. That being said, if your hip is already far enough gone that you're scheduled for surgery, the shots might not give you much relief. My old Orthopaedist (I used to live in Virginia) is the one who would give the shots. I had to schedule them kind of like a surgery, and have them done in an Xray/Ultrasound facility. I also should warn you - the shots themselves are very painful - and seem to shoot electricity up and down your body during the actual procedure. (at least for me!) For pain, my GP (here in

Texas) had me taking Tramadol prior to my surgery. And in the past, I've been given Darvocet which was prescribed because I had a tendency to become nauseated from pain meds. hope some of this might be of some help to you, kelly

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One side effect that I would like to flag is depression.

I have had a few cortisone injections over the time and no one had ever said

anything about this too me.

With the last one I was terribly depressed before I had it. The next day

there was a period of several hours when my hubby couldn't get a response

out of my mobile phone and he was VERY concerned. Later he told me he was

concerned I had topped myself (It was just after that really bad time I was

telling you about recently).

Medicines - Poisons with useful side effects!

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Re: Get me back on my bike

| I've had excellent results with cortisone injections, but two very

different experiences as far as the pain involved.

| <Big Snip here>

|

| One caveat that I'm sure others will bring up here: Most doctors seem to

agree that long-term use of cortisone breaks down tissue and therefore is

not a long-term solution. But it's a great one for me until I can have the

hips replaced. It doesn't work for everyone, but thank heavens it works for

my simple osteoarthritis.

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Perfect! Medicines -- poisons with useful side effects. I love it! LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!

Ann S.

Re: Get me back on my bike| I've had excellent results with cortisone injections, but two very different experiences as far as the pain involved.| <Big Snip here>|| One caveat that I'm sure others will bring up here: Most doctors seem to agree that long-term use of cortisone breaks down tissue and therefore is not a long-term solution. But it's a great one for me until I can have the hips replaced. It doesn't work for everyone, but thank heavens it works for my simple osteoarthritis.Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.

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Ann, that was a neat reply, you must be feeling good tonight or either can't sleep, look at the time.

Re: Get me back on my bike| I've had excellent results with cortisone injections, but two very different experiences as far as the pain involved.| <Big Snip here>|| One caveat that I'm sure others will bring up here: Most doctors seem to agree that long-term use of cortisone breaks down tissue and therefore is not a long-term solution. But it's a great one for me until I can have the hips replaced. It doesn't work for everyone, but thank heavens it works for my simple osteoarthritis.Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.

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It's only 10 pm here. 10 pm is when I wake up. I get up around 10 am, but I don't wake up till 10 pm. Always been a problem for me.

Ann S.

Re: Get me back on my bike| I've had excellent results with cortisone injections, but two very different experiences as far as the pain involved.| <Big Snip here>|| One caveat that I'm sure others will bring up here: Most doctors seem to agree that long-term use of cortisone breaks down tissue and therefore is not a long-term solution. But it's a great one for me until I can have the hips replaced. It doesn't work for everyone, but thank heavens it works for my simple osteoarthritis.Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.

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I wish I could claim the credit for it.

One of my 90 year old clients taught me that. And I have never forgotten

his lesson!

I learn a lot from my clients.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Re: Get me back on my bike

Perfect! Medicines -- poisons with useful side effects. I love it!

LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!

Ann S.

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Wow! 90! What do you do?

Ann S.

Re: Get me back on my bikePerfect! Medicines -- poisons with useful side effects. I love it! LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!Ann S.Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.

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Hi Ann,

I manage a healthy ageing program in Queensland, Australia.

If you go to the website http://users.bigpond.net.au/skylark/index.htm you

can have a look at what we do.

We started in April 1994 and I was lucky enough to be the first manager of

the program. I'm still there, and love it. I deal with such wonderful

people, and it makes such a difference to the lives of the people who

attend.

I'm very interested in what other countries are doing round the world with

this, so if anyone has first hand knowledge please email me.

One of the side effects is that I HAVE to do exercises at least twice a

week! A local physiotherapist designed an exercise plan and taught us

how to do the exercises. We practice twice a week and I made a rule " anyone

in the centre when exercises are on has to participate " .

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Re: Get me back on my bike

Wow! 90! What do you do?

Ann S.

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