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[BlackBetty]

Well I went to the doctor about my arm. He did a x-ray and it shows something about the bones in my arm is the same length and they shouldn't be. He said that if I think i need it, he will put a shot of Cortizone in it. And if that dont hurt he will go in there and do surgrey.

My question, what is Cortizone.?

[galen]

I goggled it.

Cortizone is a brand of anti-itch medications, manufactured by Chattem, that contain hydrocortisones.

In different spelling - Cortisone (C21H28O5), a hormone.

Corticosteroid injections of steroids (i.e steroid shots, cortisone (cortizone) injections, kenalog injections) can be given systemically to help knock down arthritis flares. Intramuscular injections are shot locally into inflamed joints or tendons to deliver medication directly to problem areas such as the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand, back, or wrist.

Is the shot painful?
Answer: It's sort of subjective. If you think a cortisone injection is painful, it is. But in reality, doctors take steps to ensure that cortisone injections are not painful. In describing how he minimizes the pain when giving cortisone injections, rheumatologist Scott J. Zashin, MD said, "I freeze the skin with ethyl chloride and I take my time."

Aside from topical anesthetics used to freeze the skin before giving injection, other numbing medications -- such as lidocaine -- can be injected with the cortisone. Using a small (thin) needle instead of a larger (thicker) one alleviates discomfort too. However, if your doctor wants to remove fluid from the affected joint in addition to injecting cortisone, he will likely opt for the larger needle.

I have had several cortisone injections over the years. There was only one time when the injection caused me to inadvertently curse at my orthopedic doctor. Perhaps he didn't take his time, freeze the skin or wait until it was numb.

Don't be shy. Ask your doctor to briefly explain the procedure he will use when giving you the cortisone injection. If you hear words like'freeze spray, lidocaine, and small needle, you're likely in good hands. The next step is for you to relax. Tensing up will work against you.

I'm not in the medical field and I know it isn't much but I hope this helps : )

[Mr. Smithers]

Cortisone is medication that will make your joints, in your case your arm, from swelling.

[BlackBetty]

I goggled it.

Cortizone is a brand of anti-itch medications, manufactured by Chattem, that contain hydrocortisones.

In different spelling - Cortisone (C21H28O5), a hormone.

Corticosteroid injections of steroids (i.e steroid shots, cortisone (cortizone) injections, kenalog injections) can be given systemically to help knock down arthritis flares. Intramuscular injections are shot locally into inflamed joints or tendons to deliver medication directly to problem areas such as the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand, back, or wrist.

Is the shot painful?
Answer: It's sort of subjective. If you think a cortisone injection is painful, it is. But in reality, doctors take steps to ensure that cortisone injections are not painful. In describing how he minimizes the pain when giving cortisone injections, rheumatologist Scott J. Zashin, MD said, "I freeze the skin with ethyl chloride and I take my time."

Aside from topical anesthetics used to freeze the skin before giving injection, other numbing medications -- such as lidocaine -- can be injected with the cortisone. Using a small (thin) needle instead of a larger (thicker) one alleviates discomfort too. However, if your doctor wants to remove fluid from the affected joint in addition to injecting cortisone, he will likely opt for the larger needle.

I have had several cortisone injections over the years. There was only one time when the injection caused me to inadvertently curse at my orthopedic doctor. Perhaps he didn't take his time, freeze the skin or wait until it was numb.

Don't be shy. Ask your doctor to briefly explain the procedure he will use when giving you the cortisone injection. If you hear words like'freeze spray, lidocaine, and small needle, you're likely in good hands. The next step is for you to relax. Tensing up will work against you.

I'm not in the medical field and I know it isn't much but I hope this helps : )

Wow, that is great explanation!!! I would rep you, but it won't let me. But I will when i can. Thanks!