Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Why the hatred for cortison shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Why the hatred for cortison shots? What do you mean??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Everyone advises against them. Here, at the dog park, at work (Humane society) etc etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 In people, too many cortisone shots in a joint can cause arthritis. Maybe it's the same with dogs. But from what I understand, when a dog has a hygroma, a cortsone shot in the hygroma can cause more harm than good. I'll try to find some info on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger's Dad Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Cortisone shots don't cause arthritis but it can cause weakness in the tendons if administered too frequently over time. Cortisone shots should reduce inflamation in a joint. I personally believe Cortisone can temporarily cover up more serious problems. Our Springer takes Cosequin DS for joint pain. It does work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosefarm Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Geeze, kinda glad I read this, I've gotten a couple of cortizone shots in my shoulder for my bad rotator cuff, perhaps I should questions this, I was about to go in again, making it about once a year that I need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Geeze, kinda glad I read this, I've gotten a couple of cortizone shots in my shoulder for my bad rotator cuff, perhaps I should questions this, I was about to go in again, making it about once a year that I need them. Once a year is fine. It's when you start needing cortisone shots monthly or even weekly when it starts becoming detrimental to your joint. I had a buddy in college that would need one every other week just to be able to pitch(baseball). Now that is when you have to watch out for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrasmom Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 As I understand it, cortizone is a very effective anti-inflammatory and has its place in medicine, both human and animal BUT you need to know that it plays havoc with your immune system as it is an immuno-suppressor thus leaving you (or the pooch) wide open to other issues in addition to what has been explained above. So, it should be used cautiously or at least with the understanding that there can be side effects. I personally think it's used a cure all much too easily as it's quick and cheap and it rarely does anything but relieve symptoms. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 As I understand it, cortizone is a very effective anti-inflammatory and has its place in medicine, both human and animal BUT you need to know that it plays havoc with your immune system as it is an immuno-suppressor thus leaving you (or the pooch) wide open to other issues in addition to what has been explained above. Maria, That makes sense. The info I found in regards to hygromas, infection was a big worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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