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Why might knee injections not be providing relief for your leg, hip, and knee pain with morning cramps?

It sounds like you're experiencing persistent pain in your leg, hip, and knee even after receiving a knee injection, along with morning cramps. This can be incredibly frustrating.

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Why might knee injections not be providing relief for your leg, hip, and knee pain with morning cramps?

It sounds like you're experiencing persistent pain in your leg, hip, and knee even after receiving a knee injection, along with morning cramps. This can be incredibly frustrating.

If a cortisone injection isn't providing significant pain relief for weeks to months, it may not be the right treatment approach for you. Injections should only be repeated when they're giving you meaningful relief.

Here are some things to consider:

* The pain might be coming from inflammation in multiple joints, not just the knee
* RA can affect the hip, knee, and surrounding areas simultaneously
* Morning stiffness and cramps are common with RA due to inflammation that peaks in early morning hours

What might help:

Talk to your rheumatologist about your ongoing symptoms. They may need to:
* Adjust your disease-modifying medications (DMARDs) to better control inflammation
* Evaluate whether the pain is coming from multiple joints
* Consider different treatment approaches beyond injections

Morning warmth (warm baths or showers) and gentle movement can help ease stiffness. Some members find that taking NSAIDs first thing in the morning with water helps manage early pain.

Don't give up - there are other treatment options available when injections don't work.

 AI-generated responses are not a substitute for medical advice. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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