Yeah, I got fed up entirely, went to see my rheumatologist here, and got my first-ever dose of cortisone in the wrist bones of my hand. The injection is a dose of steroids right into the part where I need them most. It's supposed to take out the inflammation within hours of being given, and I'm already noticing a difference in my pain.
That said, the area where the shot was given hurts now, so the pain has moved out of my fingers and into my wrist. That should clear up in a little while, and I'll feel better.
It was either the shot in the hand or the pills again. I went for the faster solution this time, as I'm seeing my regular rheumatologist in two weeks time.
I'm still hurting a little tonight, so I'll sign off.
Ta,
Bec
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