I'm different from the norm, codface, that I've always known. 'Tamum' has met me, though, in RL. She is one amazing lady!
I haven't had hydrocortisone injections, no. My ortho surgeon in the US didn't like to give them out unless necessary, b/c they can cause long-term damage to the joint if used too often. My dad had them, though, for bursitis in the shoulder and they worked a treat for him.
Ask to be prescribed physio. The tendonitis in my right knee was the worst after I had a ligament reconstruction following an accident. The leg muscles had atrophied, so the tendon was taking the brunt of movement and got inflamed.
If you have tendonitis, it's important to try to build up the tiny muscles that surround the joint and hopefully take some of the stress off the tendon. A physio can help w/this.
Tendons can sometimes suffer from poor circulation. Exercise can help bring fresh blood to the area.
I used a combination of heat and cold to help w/the pain. I bought one of those gel packs you can heat or chill from a sporting goods store and used it as needed. I let the body be my guide as to which to use.
Don't be discouraged! Tendonitis, bursitis and other soft tissue problems can last a while and be quite stubborn.
But there is hope!