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Cortisone for Bursitis?

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8 yrs ago

i have painful bursitis in both shoulders.  one doctor recommends cortisone/steroid injections, another doctor recommends trying the anti-inflammatory diet.

i would be grateful to hear about your experiences, dear readers.

many thanks.

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Abby
8 yrs ago

Kika :)

From my understanding the cortisone/steroid injections will give you almost overnight relief

Whereas most of us should be on the a diet whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fatty fish to help reduce inflammation.

Processed foods and foods high in sugar and fat should be avoided.

So most probably both  treatments in co junction would be the option I would pick.

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kfchugo
8 yrs ago

I believe that cortizone is quite corrosive and while it does give almost instant relief (in most cases) it is temporary (maybe a few months if lucky) and doctors will usually only repeat the process once or twice. There are anti inflammatory drugs like celebrex, voltaren etc but long term use can be harmful to the kidneys, especially if you are diabetic. My doctor recommends panadol osteo as about the best for pain relief with minimal side effects.

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PlanB
8 yrs ago

kfc is dead right in what he says, Cortizone will destroy your bones in the long run,  maybe OK in a once off and  Anti Inflammatory drugs are good but will destroy your Kidneys --- in the long run,  I know by experience, especially taken with some other medications

thanks for your comments.  i'll try modifying my diet and see if i can find a warm pool or spa nearby.  gentle movement in warm water is supposed to help and it sounds good too.

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Vivity8/7/2007
8 yrs ago

Kiki I have had Cortisone injections for Bursitis in my shoulders and hips, you do get almost immediate relief but that is due to the local anaesthetic mixed in with the cortisone, whether effective will not show for 24 to 72 hours after injection.

you are supposed to rest the joint for the 48 hours after the injection possible in a hip almost impossible with shoulders.

The most important outcome of Health Dept Occupation and Health into why so many employees were getting shoulder bursitis was repetitive strain injury and the need to alter work practices and equipment that caused the problem. 

My advice would be look at what physical activity you are doing that is putting strain on your shoulders, a physio can give you advice on building your shoulder arm muscles and also what physical activities or modifications in what you are doing too that may have caused the Bursitis and to be avoided.

thanks vivity.

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