cortizone injections

jesss5885

I went to a podiatrist 2 weeks ago for chronic ankle pain and swelling. My ankles have been this way for 10+ years, dating back to high school sports. They been sprained, twisted, bruised, and fractured a few times over the years.

Anyway, the dr took xrays and it looked clean. he put me on an oral steroid for 6 days, and orthotic inserts for my shoes to help with my very flat feet.
I had my follow up today and since there was no improvement he gave me steroid injections in each ankle. i had my gym bag with me to go after my appt, since the dr had said i could do low impact activity such as the elyptical. I double confirmed that i could work out after getting these shots... well i did 30 min med intensity on the elyptical and i am in SO much pain!!!
it's awful - my left ankle is much worst than my right - it hurts to put pressure on it. i'm hoping the pain reduces overnight... has anyone had these before in their ankles??

ncthomas09

My dad had the same injection in his foot and I believe he said he had some discomfort for a while after the injection. But his problem wasn't near as severe as yours nor did he have that kind of history either. I would say rest them up then if they don't feel better tomorrow or the next day call the Dr.'s office and see whats up.

jesss5885

Thanks for your feedback.

It is a little better today, as in i'm not limping. It just feels sore, so I hope it will gradually start feeling better.
I wanted to go to zumba tonight =/ I guess that's not going to happen! lol

The podiatrist also suggested I talk to my primary care dr about a water pill to help with the fluid build up on the sides of my ankles. The last time I was at my PCP he also mentioned my birth control pill may be making me retain more water. I've been off the pill for about a month now due to some other medications i was taking that would negate it's effectiveness, so i really don't know what to make of it. i'll talk to my dr about it

mama2shi

I have had them in my toe and finger joints. The pain was pretty bad for a few days (so bad the first day I thought something was wrong), and then they felt great.

jesss5885

I have had them in my toe and finger joints. The pain was pretty bad for a few days (so bad the first day I thought something was wrong), and then they felt great.

that's really good to know!
my boyfriend wanted me to call the dr's emergency line last night but i thought it was excessive. lol
like i said, hopefully it just keeps getting better!