Cortico shots in order to lift

OmegaBravo7

OmegaBravo7

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What’s everyone’s experience with steroid shots for pain in order to lift. You see all these pro bodybuilders with insane injuries it’s almost hard not to believe they don’t use steroid shots in order to lift them weights.

I’m borderline desperate to get back to lifting and training normal again. I keep getting sent home for weeks for the same fucking shoulders’ pains. Fucking tired of messing with pussy weights

Have you done it, if so, for what injury and how long did you take the shots for before getting surgery or just stopping
 
I would avoid Corticosteroid shots at ALL costs.

It is very effective at short term pain management but it degrades the joint/ligament. One step forward, two steps backward...in my opinion

I would recommend PRP, stem cell or surgery first.


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Tried prp on my elbows, basically threw my money away. I’ve heard a little about stem cell therapy and was interested. Can’t do surgery until I’m able to take 2 months off work
 
It’s beyond advil. 1,000mg naproxen aleviates the pain somewhat but can’t be taking that stuff forever. It bloats and fucks the stomach. But that still does’t help with and during lifting; that’s the aftermath which I’m dealing with.


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OmegaBravo7 said:
It’s beyond advil. 1,000mg naproxen aleviates the pain somewhat but can’t be taking that stuff forever. It bloats and fucks the stomach. But that still does’t help with and during lifting; that’s the aftermath which I’m dealing with.


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Be careful with the Naproxen, sir. They are kidney killers.
 
OmegaBravo7 said:
It’s beyond advil. 1,000mg naproxen aleviates the pain somewhat but can’t be taking that stuff forever. It bloats and fucks the stomach. But that still does’t help with and during lifting; that’s the aftermath which I’m dealing with.


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If you require that much naproxen you should ask to be prescribed a mild opiate, emphasis on mild, like percocet. Please note, that is strictly for pain relief, not so you can dull the pain and lift, that's asinine. I have had and don't see the point of cortico shots. I also know of some who have had one shot and the issue was resolved, it all depends on the issue. In my opinion, cortico shots have limited benefits when the pain involves complex joints.

I know a powerlifter who had great success with stem-cell injections for a muscle tear. Not cheap, but worked very well for him. He is an elite lifter in his category. If it is an injured ligament you can use GH to treat it. You have to know where to inject. I had success treating a torn sternoclavicular ligament. I was unable to work out, even after two months of rehab. 3 shots of GH into and around the ligament at the site of injury and 2 weeks later I returned to lifting pain free. That's an easy fix, whereas a shoulder is complex.

Having said that, what is the injury, that is, what was the result of the MRI? No one here can provide any useful advice if it hasn't been properly diagnosed. If you're losing weeks at a time to this injury then trying to push through the pain is your surest bet to jam yourself up. Being able to work, and work out to some degree is far better than not.
 
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Tendonitis in both shoulders, upper deltoid region toward the rear.
Don’t like Percocet

It’s been several months now. When pain subsides I return to lifting - usually 2-3 weeks later. As soon as increase weight the pain starts. And once it starts I stop cold turkey - and the process repeats.

Anyway, just wanted to hear some input from those from those who had experience with cortico steroids
 
OmegaBravo7 said:
Tendonitis in both shoulders, upper deltoid region toward the rear.
Don’t like Percocet

It’s been several months now. When pain subsides I return to lifting - usually 2-3 weeks later. As soon as increase weight the pain starts. And once it starts I stop cold turkey - and the process repeats.

Anyway, just wanted to hear some input from those from those who had experience with cortico steroids
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Sounds like rotator cuff tendonitis (supraspinatus tendon). I would encourage you to look into physio. Tendonitis flares up when you overload or overuse. Perhaps there's an imbalance that needs to be remedied? A sports medicine specialist, or a very competent and well-educated personal trainer. These are just options to consider as I don't believe cortico shots are going to do you any benefit.

Good luck.
 
You need to get to s good sports therapist that can find the root cause of this issue. Otherwise it’s going to continue. The steroid shots are rarely, if ever a fix. Only a band-aid.

So while a tool that can be used to provide some relief, it doesn’t fix the issue. The shots are degenerative and even if they do provide relief short term, long term they can make things worse if the underlying problem is not determined, addressed and corrected.
 
Bagua said:
Be careful with the Naproxen, sir. They are kidney killers.
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Again agree with Mr. Bags. I took naproxen and shortly starting to pee a small amount of blood. I stopped, had my bloods reviewed and an ultrasound and no damage was done but I can't take the NSAID.
 
Steroid shots for inflammation into joints etc. are a very bad idea and any doctor who suggests this is not very knowledgeable. Yes, they help with pain but over time weaken tendon, ligaments and can lead to tears/ruptures.
 
I had two cortisone shots in each knee every year for about five years. I think it helped a little bit considering how damaged my knees were. You don't want to be taking a lot of them, however.
As others have mentioned it is time for a good physio to look at you and you should try some topical meds for pain relief. It may help.
 
When used for an properly for appropriate injury, yes absolutely would recommend. Have used many and will use again. OP needs to have his situation professionally assessed though as has been mentioned. I have used them very successfully to get certain problems settled down so proper rehab can take effect, mostly tendinopathy.

This would have made a good "I love cortisone shot's, change my mind" thread because I truly would like to be talked out of it if the cost/benefit ratio is out of wack for me.

I'm not saying I'm right and anyone else is wrong but I am lacking free time lately so I will ask - can anyone show me some science proving or showing the extent of damage that is commonly discussed? Not someones opinion but real data? Their are some alternate ways to view what the effects are, easier to discuss with a starting point that has already been investigated.
 
OmegaBravo7 said:
Tendonitis in both shoulders, upper deltoid region toward the rear.
Don’t like Percocet

It’s been several months now. When pain subsides I return to lifting - usually 2-3 weeks later. As soon as increase weight the pain starts. And once it starts I stop cold turkey - and the process repeats.

Anyway, just wanted to hear some input from those from those who had experience with cortico steroids
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don’t quote me on this but I think hgh does help tendon repair if that is indeed the issue.

if you go back to lifting and the pain comes back, I’d take a longer break to give it time to fully recover before returning or you’ll be taking 2 steps forward and 2 steps back every time
 
Rocky said:
don’t quote me on this but I think hgh does help tendon repair if that is indeed the issue.

if you go back to lifting and the pain comes back, I’d take a longer break to give it time to fully recover before returning or you’ll be taking 2 steps forward and 2 steps back every time
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I have used GH for ligament repair, and know others who have used it for ligament and tendon repair. It depends on the nature of the injury. The treatment approach recommended was spot injection, which might be worth a try as a 10iu vial should be more than ample to treat both sides. I cannot stress enough that one must know source of the issue. If MRI confirms that it is a supraspinatus tendon tear, one could easily self-treat with GH. The location is at the top of the humerus where the tendon attaches ligament and muscle.

Alternatively, OP could go for a cortisone shot, then take a picture of the injection area, which would make it simple for self-treatment. If you (OP) decide to try GH shots into the area, do not stress that area for 4 days to a week. The GH will speed healing, but it still takes time. You want to inject into the site of the tear, as well as around it. There is no pain in injecting into ligament or tendon, but it's not like muscle, it takes considerably more pressure to force the fluid into the tissue. If interested, feel free to PM for specific details. GH is also an anti-inflammatory.

Google supraspinatus tendinopathy, and you will see that there can be more than one cause that can contribute to tendonitis in an area. If it is the bursa that is swollen, then cortisone would be solid choice as the swollen bursa will cause tendonitis by way of pressure on the tendon. I'm using supraspinatus tendinopathy as the example as it is commonly associated with shoulder pain.

I understand you wanted feedback on cortisone, I'm providing info of an alternative that effectively treated an issue. I'm also awaiting results of an MRI on my left shoulder.
 
I looked up supraspinatus tendinopathy but that appears to be more of the shoulder upper region. Mine are the far upper deltoid, towards the rear area.

After the suggestions here the wife and I started discussing it. She reminded me of the very first time the pain actually started. It wasn’t the weights at the gym. I was holding my boy straight out in front of me and was lifting him just above my head, did this several times as he loved it. Sometimes threw him in the air over and over and catch him, and he’s a big boy. That’s when I said oh fuck my shoulders. The pain subsided but several days later when benching the pain came back and kept getting worse until meds couldn’t help. It was visually swollen, it’s both shoulders/deltoids but the left was visually more swollen.

Fuck, at least I figured exactly how it started lol


I’m pretty sure it’s tendonitis. Upper deltoid rear region. Bench, especially dumbell presses always brings the pain back - not shoulder exercises. After bench the next painful is bicep exercises
 
resilient1 said:
I have used GH for ligament repair, and know others who have used it for ligament and tendon repair. It depends on the nature of the injury. The treatment approach recommended was spot injection, which might be worth a try as a 10iu vial should be more than ample to treat both sides. I cannot stress enough that one must know source of the issue. If MRI confirms that it is a supraspinatus tendon tear, one could easily self-treat with GH. The location is at the top of the humerus where the tendon attaches ligament and muscle.

Alternatively, OP could go for a cortisone shot, then take a picture of the injection area, which would make it simple for self-treatment. If you (OP) decide to try GH shots into the area, do not stress that area for 4 days to a week. The GH will speed healing, but it still takes time. You want to inject into the site of the tear, as well as around it. There is no pain in injecting into ligament or tendon, but it's not like muscle, it takes considerably more pressure to force the fluid into the tissue. If interested, feel free to PM for specific details. GH is also an anti-inflammatory.

Google supraspinatus tendinopathy, and you will see that there can be more than one cause that can contribute to tendonitis in an area. If it is the bursa that is swollen, then cortisone would be solid choice as the swollen bursa will cause tendonitis by way of pressure on the tendon. I'm using supraspinatus tendinopathy as the example as it is commonly associated with shoulder pain.

I understand you wanted feedback on cortisone, I'm providing info of an alternative that effectively treated an issue. I'm also awaiting results of an MRI on my left shoulder.
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You can also repair ligaments by injecting bactorstatic water into them.
Sometimes the body ignores the ligament and dies t repair it, if you cause an inflammation response your body checks it out.
 
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