What is Steroid Injections?
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Steroids (short for corticosteroids) decrease inflammation and reduce the activity of the immune system. They can be given systemically into the vein or the muscle or may be given locally by directing the injected medication into a specific area of inflammation.
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How do members experience Steroid Injections?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 23 | 10 | |
| Pain | 20 | 4 | |
| Inflammation | 10 | 1 | |
| Arthritis pain | 4 | 6 | |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 4 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 2 | |
| Eye floaters | 1 | |
| Facial swelling/puffiness | 1 | |
| Injection site indentations | 1 | |
| Optic nerve inflammation (optic neuritis) | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 9 |
Member evaluations
deb.pear52
evaluated on Jan 20, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hands tingling: None
- Side effects: Severe
Sagen
evaluated on Aug 23, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: None
- Side effects: None
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