Question:
Is it ok to have a cortisone shot in hip 5 weeks post op?

Having a lot of pain because of inflamed bursa sack is ok to have cortisone shop after surgery. Also what kind of meds can I take for paine besides tylenol? rny-4/7/03.Sheri Carson    — Sheri C. (posted on May 4, 2003)

May 4, 2003
I had the same question at about 6 weeks out, when I got sick. I was told by my doctor not to have a cortisone shot as cortisone impedes healing - not something you need so soon post-op!I would ask your surgeon for their advice. Best of luck!
   — fieryfish

May 5, 2003
I don't know, I had one at around one month post-op. I have allergies and get a cortizone shot in my hip every few months. My surgeon didn't seem to think anything of it and told me it was fine. So, I did it and I like to think I'm doing just fine. I progressed at about the same rate as others as far as healing goes. And for pain, I was told only products that do not contain aspirin. But, if there was a case where it could not be avoided, that zantac or pepcid, something of that nature should be taken with it to protect the stomach lining from forming an ulcer. Good luck!
   — Dee ,.

May 5, 2003
My surgeon gave me the okay. I had been having back problems since surgery and at about 3-4 weeks I asked if it was okay if I decided I need the shot and he said it was fine.
   — zoedogcbr