My rheumatologist sucks I live in Easton Pa new to the area..does anybody have any suggestions on great rheumatologists that care about you.
August 1
Living with RA for 15 years and now dealing with lower back pain on top of it — that's a lot to manage. It's frustrating when a steroid shot only provides two weeks of relief, especially when you were hoping for longer-lasting results.
Steroid injections can sometimes wear off sooner than expected. Typically, relief should Show Full Answer
Living with RA for 15 years and now dealing with lower back pain on top of it — that's a lot to manage. It's frustrating when a steroid shot only provides two weeks of relief, especially when you were hoping for longer-lasting results.
Steroid injections can sometimes wear off sooner than expected. Typically, relief should last anywhere from a few weeks to two months, so two weeks is on the shorter end.
There's also something worth knowing — a myRAteam member shared that after years of cortisone injections, they noticed the effects wearing off sooner each time. This is a recognized pattern, and it's worth discussing with your doctor. If steroid shots aren't giving enough relief, there are other options worth exploring with your doctor, such as:
- DMARDs like methotrexate to help manage inflammation
- Physical therapy to strengthen back muscles and improve mobility
- Heat or cold therapy for at-home flare management
- NSAIDs for shorter-term pain relief
- Surgical options like spinal fusion, typically considered as a last resort
It's really important to loop in your rheumatologist and possibly a spine specialist to figure out the best path forward for your specific situation.
August 1
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