Steroid Injections

@flapiz (23152)

United Kingdom

December 12, 2023 1:47am CST

Hello Mylotters! Woke up early today as I have my steroid injections for my carpal tunnel of both hands. To be honest, as I sat here in the bus to the hospital, my heart is pumping as I am very nervous. I really don't mind sticking injections to people but I do hate receiving them. It is my first time to get steroid injections too so I am very anxious.

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@vandana7 (100612)

• India

12 Dec 23

Why would you need such injections? I hate injections. Whoever it was that invented injections would be sued in Indian courts by me because the cases never end and we would never come to any conclusions forever. Sigh...it had to be a foreigner inventing it...sigh. Whatever...hopefully, all goes well with you. Hugs..do let us know how you are doing thereafter...

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 23

I need it for the regular pain I am experiencing on my hands which is most likely work related. I wish I could avoid it but the pain can be so agonizing I feel like this is the lesser evil.

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@vandana7 (100612)

• India

12 Dec 23

@flapiz Aw...I am so sorry for you. Try homeopathy...they have good stuff for such things.

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@TraveOnWorld (854)

• Georgia

12 Dec 23

Are you back in the UK? Hope your trip was good! I cannot stand injections, I think the person who had the idea of sticking pieces of metal into people should be prosecuted as a torturer of note. Think of something pleasant like warm sunshine and look away while it is happening. I hope they work for you. Can a physiotherapist not do anything for you rather?

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 23

@TraveOnWorld Have you had carpal tunnel before? I am going to be on tuna diet anyway as I got lots of canned goods from the Philippines.

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@TraveOnWorld (854)

• Georgia

12 Dec 23

@flapiz Holidays suffer from the incurable condition of being too short

, Glad you really enjoyed it. If it is keyboard and mouse operations that caused it or aggravates it, see if you can try speaking software and a raised keyboard. And Vitamin B6 and omega6 also helps from what I remember. Think of the nice Tuna sandwhich you are going to have for lunch

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@TraveOnWorld (854)

• Georgia

12 Dec 23

@flapiz Yes, luckily only in the right wrist from overuse of a computer mouse at one time. I luckily caught it in time and could use natural remedies to improve it, but it has never healed properly and I now never overwork on a computer. I've had to learn my own limitations

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@wiLLmaH (8802)

• Singapore, Singapore

13 Dec 23

he anticipation can sometimes be the most anxiety-inducing part. Wishing you a smooth and comfortable experience with the steroid injections. Remember to treat yourself to something nice afterward—you deserve it!

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

14 Dec 23

I treated myself to a christmas party dress. But was debilitated for the next 48hrs. The agony makes me scared of the next injection.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

15 Dec 23

@wiLLmaH For next time I will ask for an annual leave so I do not cause staffing problems. Happy to share the pain is gone and is replaced by pins and needles.

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@wiLLmaH (8802)

• Singapore, Singapore

15 Dec 23

@flapiz Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about the tough time you had. Hope you discussed these effects and concerns with your healthcare provider, they might be able to offer some insights or adjustments to make the experience more manageable. Wishing you a smoother and more comfortable experience next time!

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@LadyDuck (472097)

• Switzerland

12 Dec 23

I am sorry you need those injections. I never liked to receive injections.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 23

It was painful but a lot less terrible than I thought. They want to do it one at a time.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 23

@LadyDuck Yep as now I am scared to move the injected hand it is difficult with one hand.

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@LadyDuck (472097)

• Switzerland

12 Dec 23

@flapiz I think it's a good idea to have only one done at a time.

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@moffittjc (121701)

• Gainesville, Florida

22 Dec

It can be nerve-racking if you've never had injections before. But if they work, then it will be worth it in the long run. I know that carpal tunnel is not a pleasant thing to deal with.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

23 Dec

So far I am feeling that it is working as I am getting better at cannulation as I can now feel the veins instead of pins and needles.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

25 Dec

@moffittjc Happy Christmas my amazing friend Jeff!

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@moffittjc (121701)

• Gainesville, Florida

24 Dec

@flapiz That’s great to hear! And if I don’t talk to you beforehand, I hope you have a very blessed and safe and happy Christmas!

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Dec 23

I hope they help.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

14 Dec 23

I hope so too as I was told sometimes they don't and they are really painful.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

14 Dec 23

@TheHorse Sigh back. Thank you very much.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Dec 23

@flapiz Sigh. I hope they work.

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@AmbiePam (93896)

• United States

12 Dec 23

My sister and late mother both had surgery for their carpal tunnel syndrome. The problems completely went away. Do you wear the braces for carpal tunnel to help? Let us know how the injections go. I really hope it helps you.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 23

I wear splints when I sleep. The nerve doctor suggested surgery but I think they wanted to try the cheaper option first.

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@jstory07 (139954)

• Roseburg, Oregon

12 Dec 23

JUst relax and you will be ok. Good luck.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 23

Finished quickly the talking was more than the injections.

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@just4him (317242)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

12 Dec 23

I'm sorry you need them.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

14 Dec 23

Thank you my friend. I'm afraid it is part of the career path I chose.

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@just4him (317242)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Dec 23

@flapiz I'm sorry it is.

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@birjudanak (14320)

• India

13 Dec 23

oh that is very serious thing looks when comes steroid. hope it will not hurt you more and things will be normal. i dont like injection but needed for some treatment so need to take it.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

14 Dec 23

Unfortunately the evening and the next day I couldn't move my left hand due to pain so I had to miss a day of work. The pain is easing off slowly and I could hopefully start healing soon. I am dreading the next injection which is for my right hand.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

15 Dec 23

@birjudanak It is a lot better today no pain just pins and needles. Safe to say the inflammatory stage is over.

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@birjudanak (14320)

• India

15 Dec 23

@flapiz Ops look likes very painfull and as i can read one more injection left so need to pass that stage also. hope thing will be all right soon.

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@JudyEv (342077)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 23

Oh dear. I hope it won't be too painful and I also very much hope that the injections help.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

14 Dec 23

The injection itself was bearable but the pain that follow the next 48 hours wasn't. I had to call in sick for work.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

16 Dec 23

@JudyEv It has recovered now. It probably just me bruising easy.

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@JudyEv (342077)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Dec 23

@flapiz Oh no!! I'm sorry to hear that!

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@florelway (23286)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

18 Dec 23

Do you really need to have the procedure for your carpal tunnel? I hope everything's fine now.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

18 Dec 23

Well I do as I do not want to damage my nerves for good. A lot better now thank you for asking

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@florelway (23286)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

20 Dec 23

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@jnrdutton (3183)

• United States

12 Dec 23

I have never had steroid injections, but I hate injections of any kind so I can definitely sympathize.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 23

It lasted only for a couple of minutes but now my wrist is of course hurting

But it was worst waiting for it than the process itself.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 23

@jnrdutton I hope so too I am resting it today but I work tomorrow.

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@jnrdutton (3183)

• United States

12 Dec 23

@flapiz hope your wrist feels better soon.

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@Beestring (14693)

• Hong Kong

12 Dec 23

I'm sorry you need the injections. Hope it helps.

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@flapiz (23152)

• United Kingdom

14 Dec 23

I hope so too. I had to have a sick day yesterday as I couldn't move my left hand. It seems inflammed. Been putting ibuprofen and cold compress on it. It moves with less pain now so hopefully this is recovery.

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@Fleura (30541)

• United Kingdom

22 Jan

I'm sorry you're suffering because of your work, that makes it hard to avoid the cause. I hope the injections help but in the long-term it looks as though you will need to find another solution or a new area of work!