Steroid Injections for Treating RA Symptoms
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I recently had an 80mg injection of Kenalog. Any idea how long it is before it wears off?
Ah, yes. The love/hate relationship RA patients have with steroids. I love the injection I just got for my hip bursitis, but I hate the 15 pounds prednisone just put on!
Steroid injections have got me through difficult pain.
Do glad to hear that injections have helped you!