Steroid Injection for Arthritis

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Has anyone had a steroid injection for arthritic pain? particularly in the knee,
I'm due to have one next week and am abit scared, although if it gets rid of this knee pain it will be a relief!
I didn't think to ask the consultant about Any side effects, she just said sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't

@MitziK thanks for that detailed description

Had it in my knee 4 weeks ago. Didn't hurt as much as I was told it would just uncomfortable is all instant relief from my pain but did feel the steroid dispersing for about 4 days was told to rest- moderation for week. 4 weeks in and starting to feel the odd twing in my knees couple times a day but to be honest compared with the pain I had before the injection this is a breeze and not worth moaning but I do think the twinges remind me that I do have arthritis and to be careful not to over do it definitely get it done again.