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Date: 08.02.2013
From: Emm

Subject: steroid injections ?

What is the biggest number of steroid injections you have had in your joints?
Just out of interest.
Regards all. X
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Date: 08.02.2013
From: Bsk

Subject: Re: steroid injections ?

Hi Emm, answered your other post. I was told 3 or 4 a year. I've only had two in one shoulder and two in one knee.
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Date: 08.02.2013
From: Emm

Subject: Re: steroid injections ?

I've had about 6 in knee over quite a few years, and 5 in left shoulder over 3 years.
But as I said before Specialist said I can have them whenever I need them.
As I am struggling permanently for the last 2 years, I think I will be needing them forever.
This is why I am pleased to hear of new treatments as in the paper today.
Whats available at present does'nt work for me at all anymore.
Can't have biologicals because of bad chests.
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Date: 09.02.2013
From: Creswick

Subject: Re: steroid injections ?

Hi

I had 29 over 3 years. On Humira now and not having so many but it is still 32 to date.

No sure this helps anyone!!
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Date: 09.02.2013
From: Bsk

Subject: Re: steroid injections ?

Blimey, that's a lot Creswick.
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Date: 09.02.2013
From: marlene

Subject: Re: steroid injections ?

Wow Creswick, I thought I had far to many over the years. 4 in spine 7 in elbow and 8 in the shoulder. I was told three in each joint was the aim but I wonder just how much limit is put on these injections?
Take Care everyone
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Date: 09.02.2013
From: Creswick

Subject: Re: steroid injections ?

Well it is all true most were in my knees but a few in my elbows. I think when there is no relief, and the rheumatologist is willing to do them the effect of draining and injecting, for me, was great. I have to say I have never been on any strong pain relief or anti-inflamatorys just biologicals after the failure of methatrexate. So much for 2 steroid injections in one year......
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Date: 09.02.2013
From: Emm

Subject: Re: steroid injections ?

Wow Creswick, thats a lot. I am glad I asked about this. It's interesting to compare. Thanks folks.
Would be pleased to hear of any more.
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