Steroid Injection in ankle
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Hello everyone,
I'm due to have a steroid injection in my right ankle on the 14th. I have searched this and only found a couple of subjects where they mention a massive needle and lots of pain.
I'm not too worried about this as I will be "out" for the duration, and the consultant said I will be walking straight away. From what I can gather the only reason to knock me out is as the injection has to be directed in under x-ray, and he wants to "wiggle it about" while I'm asleep for all of about 10 minutes by the sounds of it.
Just wondered if anyone else had had anything similar so I get an idea of what to expect. I have the pre-op assessment tomorrow, so will ask questions then, but they will all be answered by people who haven't actually had it done.
BTW, I've had it operated on twice already, but it is still quite painful, although the stability is improved.
Thanks.
I'm due to have a steroid injection in my right ankle on the 14th. I have searched this and only found a couple of subjects where they mention a massive needle and lots of pain.
I'm not too worried about this as I will be "out" for the duration, and the consultant said I will be walking straight away. From what I can gather the only reason to knock me out is as the injection has to be directed in under x-ray, and he wants to "wiggle it about" while I'm asleep for all of about 10 minutes by the sounds of it.
Just wondered if anyone else had had anything similar so I get an idea of what to expect. I have the pre-op assessment tomorrow, so will ask questions then, but they will all be answered by people who haven't actually had it done.
BTW, I've had it operated on twice already, but it is still quite painful, although the stability is improved.
Thanks.
ikarl said:
not in my ankle, but in my shoulder
BLOODY f
kING NORA!!!!
I've hurt myself pretty badly in the past but nothing compared to a steroid injection that was wiggled about!
I hurt my shoulder recently, they gave my anti-inflammatories and told me to come back in two weeks if it still hurt for a steroid injection.BLOODY f
kING NORA!!!!I've hurt myself pretty badly in the past but nothing compared to a steroid injection that was wiggled about!
After reading this I don't think I will!
I had an x-ray guided steroid injection in my shoulder about 18 months ago. It was the strangest pain I've ever felt!
I was given local anaesthetic before the injection but I'm not sure how much it helped. The needle went, according to the Doctor, about 9cm into the shoulder joint before they injected the steroids. The sensation can only be described as feeling that something was going to tear it's way out of the back of my arm
As it happened, the injection only helped for a week or two and I still needed surgery on the shoulder a few months later.
After being knocked off my bike at work three months ago, I'm now getting a steroid injection in the other shoulder the week before Christmas. Hopefully it'll be more successful this time round.
I was given local anaesthetic before the injection but I'm not sure how much it helped. The needle went, according to the Doctor, about 9cm into the shoulder joint before they injected the steroids. The sensation can only be described as feeling that something was going to tear it's way out of the back of my arm
As it happened, the injection only helped for a week or two and I still needed surgery on the shoulder a few months later.
After being knocked off my bike at work three months ago, I'm now getting a steroid injection in the other shoulder the week before Christmas. Hopefully it'll be more successful this time round.
Edited by neenaw on Wednesday 4th December 17:07
Had a few of these in different parts over the years due to sporting injuries, but none under anaesthetic. Have had an ankle one and it was the most painful and the pain lasted 24 hours whereupon the ankle was completely pain free and has never bothered me since. I love steroid injections! Good luck!
My son has had quite a number of steroid jabs due to his arthritis. Most under a general, especially for small joints, one under a local which he didn't like much. I think he was about 10 at the time, so fair enough.
They always ask him to rest the joint for 24 hours after the injection, after that he's fine. He's never mentioned any pain after the anaesthetic wore off, in fact it relieves the arthritis pain pretty quickly.
They always ask him to rest the joint for 24 hours after the injection, after that he's fine. He's never mentioned any pain after the anaesthetic wore off, in fact it relieves the arthritis pain pretty quickly.
Went for the pre-op yesterday, nearly fainted when they took blood (I'm not normally that bad, but it was gone noon and I'd only had breakfast, at 0630). I am also very hard to get blood from.
They seemed to think I was having a general as it is a small joint, and it would hurt for about a day before it got better.
The only worrying thing was as I was leaving, just as I'm heading out the door the nurse said "Good luck" WTF!
They seemed to think I was having a general as it is a small joint, and it would hurt for about a day before it got better.
The only worrying thing was as I was leaving, just as I'm heading out the door the nurse said "Good luck" WTF!
They generally put a local anaesthetic in with the steroid so there is little problem with pain.
The local gives instant relief and tells if the steroid is in the right place.
I have had 4 knee and 3 shoulders and never a problem. The added bonus is that for a couple of months the excess steroid takes all your other aches and pains away.
The local gives instant relief and tells if the steroid is in the right place.
I have had 4 knee and 3 shoulders and never a problem. The added bonus is that for a couple of months the excess steroid takes all your other aches and pains away.
I had four goes at DRG injections in the lumbar spine,x-ray guided and all with local anesthetic.
The problem: Duff disc material leans on your sciatic nerve - guess which is the biggest nerve in your bod?
The aim: 'bathe' the area around the Dorsal Root Ganglion one one side at the right level in a mixture of lidocaine and steroids.
The procedure: Lie on table in sexy peek-a-boo gown. Doc administers local, then puts in a large, curved needle. Uses x-ray snaps to find the right spot and lets fly.
How it feels: Bit odd, really. Not significantly more painful than the sciatica (=3-foot toothache).
Fun part: When the doc turns the needle so it touches the nerve. It verifies the placing but...well, electric chair anyone?
Outcome: A good one would drop the pain level by about 60% for up to 3 months. Oddly, the final one was at three levels at once (3 needles) and did absolutely seven times the square root of sweet F.A.
The problem: Duff disc material leans on your sciatic nerve - guess which is the biggest nerve in your bod?
The aim: 'bathe' the area around the Dorsal Root Ganglion one one side at the right level in a mixture of lidocaine and steroids.
The procedure: Lie on table in sexy peek-a-boo gown. Doc administers local, then puts in a large, curved needle. Uses x-ray snaps to find the right spot and lets fly.
How it feels: Bit odd, really. Not significantly more painful than the sciatica (=3-foot toothache).
Fun part: When the doc turns the needle so it touches the nerve. It verifies the placing but...well, electric chair anyone?
Outcome: A good one would drop the pain level by about 60% for up to 3 months. Oddly, the final one was at three levels at once (3 needles) and did absolutely seven times the square root of sweet F.A.
I've had 2 of these now - most recently was last night, which was ultrasound guided.
It took just a few minutes, and other than the initial prick of the needle, it didn't hurt at all as they inject a local anaesthetic at the same time which numbs everything for a few hours.
It will most likely be sore for the next 1-2 days though - mine's very uncomfortable at the moment.
I did ask if it was likely to hurt as much as I'd read here, and apparently a small number are painful, but this is usually when the ankle joint is already very sensitive and sore already, and 9 times out of 10 it's absolutely fine.
It took just a few minutes, and other than the initial prick of the needle, it didn't hurt at all as they inject a local anaesthetic at the same time which numbs everything for a few hours.
It will most likely be sore for the next 1-2 days though - mine's very uncomfortable at the moment.
I did ask if it was likely to hurt as much as I'd read here, and apparently a small number are painful, but this is usually when the ankle joint is already very sensitive and sore already, and 9 times out of 10 it's absolutely fine.
I've had a few in both of my knees over the past 3 years or so, I've never had an anaesthetic and I can tell you that the aspiration of the knee for the 5 minutes before sucking all the swollen crap out of it is far more painful than the steroid shot.
I'm surprised the OP is allowed to walk away after, I have to have a minimum of 24 hours complete rest so much that I'm on crutches for at least 24 hours.
I'm surprised the OP is allowed to walk away after, I have to have a minimum of 24 hours complete rest so much that I'm on crutches for at least 24 hours.
I too am surprised I am being allowed to walk away. The only thing he said is not drive, and that was because of the general.
Cheers for the comments people, I'm still not looking forward to it, but feel a bit better about having it under general.
Will let you know how I feel over the weekend (more likely Monday, when back in work)
Emma.
Cheers for the comments people, I'm still not looking forward to it, but feel a bit better about having it under general.
Will let you know how I feel over the weekend (more likely Monday, when back in work)
Emma.
Walked out of the day surgery unit at 1030 after going in at 0730. Ankle feels fine, my hand actually hurts more from where the needle thing was in. They said it may hurt a bit more tomorrow, but will then start to get better.
Feel worse after the anaesthetic to be honest, feel all anxious and restless, just want to sleep but keep jumping awake.
Hopefuly will be alright tomorrow, and I'll get some sleep tonight.
Feel worse after the anaesthetic to be honest, feel all anxious and restless, just want to sleep but keep jumping awake.
Hopefuly will be alright tomorrow, and I'll get some sleep tonight.
albundy89 said:
Maybe just a touch Old School here but twice in the shoulder twice in the knee and once in the ankle and this was just amateur football,never felt a thing! all done by the local District nurse and no she was not a looker.
^^^Surely can't be the same. I had 2 injections 6mths ago. They kept me awake in theatre with me lying on my side with my foot strapped in. They shot local in first, then went in with a huge needle. Taking loads of x-rays as they went. The surgeon just kept saying x-Ray x-Ray every 5 secs.
The first shot took 20 mins to reach the spot. I thought thank god that is over. Then he said right I'm going to do another from a different entry point. My heart sank!
It stopped the pain for a few months but then it wore off. On Weds I've just had a 3 1/2hr op to Dremel bone off and clean out my ankle to see if this stops the pain.
Surgeon said its a painful procedure but I don't feel too bad at the mo, but that may be because the nerve block has not fully worn off yet.
Going to be a quiet Xmas though.
I hope you're knocked out for it.
I had MUA (manipulation under anaesthetic) and a steroid injection in my big toe joint about 12 years ago. Zero pain (and I *do* enjoy a GA!). The consultant said it would last maybe 12 months. It's been brilliant. I'm only just starting to think I may need another now...
I had MUA (manipulation under anaesthetic) and a steroid injection in my big toe joint about 12 years ago. Zero pain (and I *do* enjoy a GA!). The consultant said it would last maybe 12 months. It's been brilliant. I'm only just starting to think I may need another now...
I wad knocked out for it, and had MUA as well. I don't remember going to sleep, but remember waking up (what felt like) straight away, and being all confused. I had to ask if they had done it already, it was only then that I realised that I was in a different room. Weird.
It feels great at the minute, hope it lasts a long time.
It feels great at the minute, hope it lasts a long time.
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