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June - 12 Jun 2006 21:24 GMT

I was wondering what is the most cortosone shots anyone has had in one
area? I am due for another one in my knee, I sure hate havig so many.
Thanks for yor answers in advance.
June

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Harvey R. Stone - 12 Jun 2006 21:50 GMT

>I was wondering what is the most cortosone shots anyone has had in one
> area? I am due for another one in my knee, I sure hate havig so many.
> Thanks for yor answers in advance.
> June

Different RDs,,, different answers. Mine would not give me more than 3 a
year in any one place.
Harv

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Diane - 13 Jun 2006 00:39 GMT

my foot/ankle doc said he usually won't give more than 2 in a
particular area in one year, but that my foot and ankle joints are so
screwed up, he can't do them much harm by giving me more. (i'm
paraphrasing, but you get the idea. i'm trying to tough it out to only
getting 3 a year).

diane

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Gary Z - 13 Jun 2006 13:29 GMT

Hi June,
Our bartender at the Moose is allowed 3/year. That is all I know....
GaryZ

>I was wondering what is the most cortosone shots anyone has had in one
> area? I am due for another one in my knee, I sure hate havig so many.
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> friendship.
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janers - 13 Jun 2006 21:18 GMT

Leave it to Gary to tell what a bartender does LOL.

Now come on. only kidding old man

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Charrlygrl1 - 14 Jun 2006 21:40 GMT

I think in 2004, I had three in each wrist, one in the side of my left
shoulder, and one down through the top of the shoulder. In 2005 I had a
horrid experience with a shot in my left ankle.
I requested another wrist shot in 05, but doc turned me down flat.

So I guess the 2-3 in one joint over one year period seems about the
limit.

Char

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Lindy - 14 Jun 2006 21:54 GMT

Char said:

> I think in 2004, I had three in each wrist, one in the side of my left
> shoulder, and one down through the top of the shoulder. In 2005 I had
> a horrid experience with a shot in my left ankle.

I'm confused about the ankle. One of mine gets nearly frozen at times and
this last winter I asked for a shot and was told they can't give them in an
ankle due to the bone structure. My rheumatologist said that joint is like
a saddle on top of the foot and no way to get directly into the joint.
Hearing your experience, I'm glad he didn't even attempt it. Yowza!

~Lindy~

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