PVNS Cortizone Injections

06/28/2012 

I saw my ortho-oncologist surgeon today and received steroid injections into both knees. The first time she attempted to get the needle in my pvns knee it wouldn't go through the scar tissue and she could only inject a very small amount of medication, pain scale 9.  I had her try again in a different location and it hurt but only lasted 5 seconds, pain scale 3-4. She then injected my non pvns knee that's been hurting and that was a breeze. She gave me a hug after she was finished. The wow factor. 

Bilateral steroid injections in the knees due to swelling and constant pain. Experienced a Cortizone flare increasing the pain for 2-3 days. Had a systemic reaction to the steroids causing severe anxiety, moodiness,  flushing of the face, slight difficulty breathing and increased heart rate, necessitating valium to avoid asthma attack and tachycardia... this lasted  about 4 days. . The symptoms are slowly abating and my knees are feeling much better with very little swelling. Do your research prior to having steroid injections, systemic reactions are rare but can be quite severe and far outweigh the benefits of the shots. I'm unable to have the Cortizone shots again due to the reaction. 

I am not a physician and the above is in no way to be taken as medical advise. This is my interpretation of what I have been told by my physicians and from what I have read. Always consult with a professional for case specific accurate information.