Well,
I have found out from the Ortho Doc.,
the reason for the Stiff , No Mobility, lacking Any Range of Motion;
in my Left Hand and Wrist is due to BONE Errosion from the RA.
So, he discussed with me; my various options including a Shot
(Cortisone) in the Swollen Area. My Question is:
have others tried this and did it work???? I feel no relief and am
going to try Physical Therapy to regain useage of the Left Hand &
Wrist! The Shot has done nothing for me that I can tell, the swelling
hasn't decreased, nor the PAIN Level! It hurts day and night.
And the best part is I am Left Handed....lol
Any Suggestions???
I just had a cortisone shot in my knee and it did nothing so back to the ortho I go. Do the physical therapy the doc wants you to do. Heat may help also. Are you going to a rheumatologist? It is important that you go so you can get on meds to slow down the progression of the RA and to help with the pain.