Steroid Injections

[Myriad2112]

I've been to see a consultant this morning who informed me that I have a slipped disc and refered me back to my GP for steriod injections. Has anyone had this treatment and how long do they last?

[chazza]

It all depends on the person and the situation. My husband had two, the first lasted a few weeks, the second didn't work at all, but I've heard of them working for months on some people

[fliptheswitch]

My Mother has these for a frozen shoulder. She has them every few months.

[divegirl]

I had them and they never worked at all.

Lisa x

[jackthehat]

I had one (day-surgery department at the hospital rather than GP)......it provided me with about 18 months of relief but it didn't completely alleviate the pain.

It hurt like a ba$***, though..........

[Myriad2112]

Thanks Jack, I suddlenly feel sick as I hate needles at the best of times. Oh well... onwards and upwards