Hey guys, I read a few old threads with people asking about cortisone shots while on cycle. But I wanted to see if anyone has had any experience with cortisone shots as far as relief and whether it's permanent or just a masking medication. I'm not on a cycle right now.
One of my buddies talked me into playing softball about 7 weeks ago...I hadn't thrown a ball of any kind since I last played baseball, which was in college about 7 years ago. Needless to say, I completely screwed my shoulder up. Was having significant pain with any external rotation or pressing movement or raising arm over head.
So I laid off any lifting that caused pain for 6 weeks and went to the orthopedic surgeon last week. I was kinda expecting him to tell me he thought I needed to get an MRI since the pain had lasted for 6 weeks with little relief. Instead, he felt it was probably inflammation, and a cortisone shot would be a good idea, and may permanently fix the problem. So I got it, and damn, my shoulder feels incredible 8 days later. I literally do not have any pain.
Any of you guys with experience with cortisone, is this relief most likely temporary or can cortisone completely remedy a problem? I'm wondering because I really am wanting to do a Test cycle, but I would hate to start one and get midway through it and the cortisone wear off and be with a bummed shoulder mid cycle. What do you guys think? I'm considering starting the cycle at the end of August. Go for it or lay off? And if lay off, how long should I give it to see whether the cortisone is a remedy or temporary?
I really hope this is a permanent fix...would be amazing. Thanks for any advice! Have learned a lot from reading what ya'll have to say just in the short time I've been on here.
One of my buddies talked me into playing softball about 7 weeks ago...I hadn't thrown a ball of any kind since I last played baseball, which was in college about 7 years ago. Needless to say, I completely screwed my shoulder up. Was having significant pain with any external rotation or pressing movement or raising arm over head.
So I laid off any lifting that caused pain for 6 weeks and went to the orthopedic surgeon last week. I was kinda expecting him to tell me he thought I needed to get an MRI since the pain had lasted for 6 weeks with little relief. Instead, he felt it was probably inflammation, and a cortisone shot would be a good idea, and may permanently fix the problem. So I got it, and damn, my shoulder feels incredible 8 days later. I literally do not have any pain.
Any of you guys with experience with cortisone, is this relief most likely temporary or can cortisone completely remedy a problem? I'm wondering because I really am wanting to do a Test cycle, but I would hate to start one and get midway through it and the cortisone wear off and be with a bummed shoulder mid cycle. What do you guys think? I'm considering starting the cycle at the end of August. Go for it or lay off? And if lay off, how long should I give it to see whether the cortisone is a remedy or temporary?
I really hope this is a permanent fix...would be amazing. Thanks for any advice! Have learned a lot from reading what ya'll have to say just in the short time I've been on here.