How long does it take for the SI joint injections to give relief?

Roblin · #1 (**permalink**) 02-09-2009, 06:21 PM

Cindylou,
You have been through so much. I have to believe better days are ahead for you and the many others who are suffering on this board. Congratulations on the new baby ahead.
Best wishes,
Linda

Cindylou · #2 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 12:32 AM

Thank-you guys for the support. I got a call this morning from my pain management doctor's office doing follow-up on last Friday's SI Joint injections. I told them I haven't had any relief except the immediate 4 hours afterwards. I also told them I have spent most of my time on the sofa with the heating pad. So, they decided I needed to come back in this next week and will confer with the doctor about either trying an epidural injection or another bi-lateral set of SI joint injections again. I am just glad they care and want to help me with my pain.

Cindylou

wilsonrob · #3 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 04:11 PM

Have you considered prolotherapy, PRP plasma, or stem cell injections (Regenexx.com)?

Cindylou · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 04:23 PM

Rob,

Not yet. One thing at a time. But I am known to unturn every stone in my zealous pursuit of a pain-free life again, so thanks for the suggestions. Right now I am focused on my next appointment with my pain management doctor and his suggestions. And I am pursuing trying to get in with Dr. Starke, whose office is right in St. Paul. He is the SI joint guru. Question tho. I have never had this happen before, but this time I feel like the cortisone injections left me feeling highly anxious and agitated. Is this a legitimate side effect?

wilsonrob · #5 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 04:43 PM

I am sorry but I don't have the answer for that one. Keep persevering and praying for wisdom for you and your doctors. You will find the answer.

Terry Allen Blackburn · #6 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindylou

Rob,

Not yet. One thing at a time. But I am known to unturn every stone in my zealous pursuit of a pain-free life again, so thanks for the suggestions. Right now I am focused on my next appointment with my pain management doctor and his suggestions. And I am pursuing trying to get in with Dr. Starke, whose office is right in St. Paul. He is the SI joint guru. Question tho. I have never had this happen before, but this time I feel like the cortisone injections left me feeling highly anxious and agitated. Is this a legitimate side effect?

CindyLou:

I have not heard of this as a side effect. Not to say that it isn't, just that I have never heard of it. I am sorry that you did not get any relief from the injection. I hope you are doing well otherwise.

Terry Newton

Justin · #7 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindylou

Rob,

Not yet. One thing at a time. But I am known to unturn every stone in my zealous pursuit of a pain-free life again, so thanks for the suggestions. Right now I am focused on my next appointment with my pain management doctor and his suggestions. And I am pursuing trying to get in with Dr. Starke, whose office is right in St. Paul. He is the SI joint guru. Question tho. I have never had this happen before, but this time I feel like the cortisone injections left me feeling highly anxious and agitated. Is this a legitimate side effect?

CL,

I wonder if this is a side effect of your increased pain after your SI injection. Pain is often manifested as being anxious and agitated. I hope you start to find some relief and I'm glad to hear they care enough to have you go in this week. I wish you the very best.

runner · #8 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 10:07 PM

CindyLou,

You are not crazy. Anxiety and being anxious are side effects of cortisone. My last cortisone epidural, I was like I had six bottles of Mountain Dew. Also I had difficulty sleeping I was so amped up.
There are several side effects and it seems that the amount of cortisone makes the difference. I have been getting cortisone shots in my right foot and it is only a cc or so and I have no side effects.
But the epidurals/facet blocks just make me really like the Energizer Bunny.
There are other effects too.

runner

Cindylou · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 07:00 PM

Yeah, validation! Thank-you runner. I am not crazy. Well, that could be a stretch. Perhaps I should say, today I am not crazy. Probably more accurate.

Thanks Justin, Terry, runner and any I forgot, for the advice and the encouragement. It is so truly appreciated. And I am grateful for this site and the avenue it provides for us all. Thank-you Mark. I am eager to see the pain management doctor on Wednesday this week. I am somewhat nervous about an appt. for my 21 year old son this Tuesday. He has just recently been complaining of acute pain in both his knees and his left hip. Very strange. He's a total athlete, not over weight, senior in college, etc., so I'm anxious to see what the problem is. His name is Zach. Would you all please keep him in your prayers?

Cindylou