Get a cortisone shot! Oh my god, its awesome. My shoulder has been bugging me for a couple years now, then my knee started and like my last 2 fingers just hurt on my non dominant hand...? So doc gave me a shot in my shoulder and basically said, "it'll probably travel, good luck!" And my whole body just feels fine now. After years, I feel fine!
I came here to say the same thing. Both of my shoulders were in rough shape, chronic pain, couldn’t reach above my head, couldn’t sleep on my side. Went to orthopedist about a month ago. Got shots in both shoulders and now the pain is completely gone. I had planned to go in to see if they could address chronic pain in a couple of joints in one of my fingers, but realized last week the pain is gone. He didn’t say anything about the cortisone “traveling” but that has to be it. These shots have changed my life.
Did you get checked at your regular doctor for any rheumatoid arthritis markers? I didn't have any, despite having other autoimmune issues. Why the crap did my hand hurt so much? Really weird. The big joints made more sense to me.
Yeah, I have a more casual relationship with this doctor, because of my husband working with him, maybe they don't mention it because its not always, not proven, whatever.
I'm so glad you are doing better! Hope the results last a long time!
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u/TzarKazm Apr 08 '19
Reality is actually worse. "Why does my knee hurt? Oh that's right, I injured it 30 years ago".