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steriod injection question

rguinn75rguinn75 member
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Hello ladies,

After receiving my rescue cerclage at 20w my cervix has been holding steady at around 2.0 (1.5 to the stitch).  Honestly my doctor was not sure we would make it as far as we have (27w).  I have not been on any type of bed rest since the surgery. We discussed yesterday doing the steriod injections to be proactive in case we do go into PTL. 

My Doctor was sort of on the fence about doing this since in his mind the injections hurt... but there was no real reason not to do them either.  In fact in my mind it makes sense to have them on board we may not ever need them but just be on the safe side.

So the question I have... How bad do they hurt?  I mean if I get them can I come back to work or is it one of those my butt is going to feel like someone punched me for a day or so?

TIA

 

BFP #1 04/05/10 EDD 12/11/10 Missed M/C 7w found out at 12w5d You're so missed LO BFP #2 11/27/10 EDD 08/07/11.. Diagnosed with IC 03/17/11 Cerclage put in place 03/21/11 Madilynn Mae born 7/26/11
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Re: steriod injection question

  • vigurlvigurl member
    They burn like hell.  Honestly it was not the shot itself its the steroid going into your skin that huts.  That being said I got my first one from one nurse and my second one from another and let me tell you the 1st one hurt a lot more.   So I think it also has to do with the nurse.
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  • caliashcaliash
    I just received mine this Mon & Tues once I hit 24weeks since I was admitted for contractions/cervix changes and I was lying down for 72 hrs after that. They burn just a little being injected but it goes away quickly. Each injection area was a bit sore later on(I did first in left side and second in right) but since I was lying around on bedrest I noticed it more than I probably would have if I weren't. The pain was gone by the next morning. It's better to get them then not, even if you don't go into labor now because they can give you rescue dosages later when you get further along. Highly recommend getting them for the babie's sake!
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  • rguinn75rguinn75 member
    Thanks!  My theory was sort of well sure they hurt but I mean they are not going to hurt as bad as labor so why not just get them.  It made total sense to me.  I think my doctor was just so surprised that we have held on this long that he was not sure what to do even though originally the plan was for me to go ahead and get them.  I am a firm believer in being pro-active in things!
    BFP #1 04/05/10 EDD 12/11/10 Missed M/C 7w found out at 12w5d You're so missed LO BFP #2 11/27/10 EDD 08/07/11.. Diagnosed with IC 03/17/11 Cerclage put in place 03/21/11 Madilynn Mae born 7/26/11
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  • RCH151RCH151
    I only had a chance to get one of the shots (was in labor with my 33 weeker and he was born before I got the 2nd one) and it hurt A LOT!  BUT, so worth it to help the baby...I wouldn't think twice about it!
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  • kdiguisekdiguise member

    imagerguinn75:
    Thanks!  My theory was sort of well sure they hurt but I mean they are not going to hurt as bad as labor so why not just get them.  It made total sense to me.  I think my doctor was just so surprised that we have held on this long that he was not sure what to do even though originally the plan was for me to go ahead and get them.  I am a firm believer in being pro-active in things!

    Exactly. I know I have a high pain tolerance (I've had 2 med-free deliveries with pit), but IMO the shots aren't bad. They have a burn to them, but nothing worth not getting them over. It's definitely better to get them than to not. GL!

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  • WoodwifeWoodwife

    To my mind, the discomfort of the shots to the mom is a total non-issue! I had mine at 26w when I started contracting and dilating and while it wasn't fun, it honestly was not a big deal. It burned going in, but not for long. I was sore in one spot for a bit. I was VERY relieved to know that if delivery was imminent, my daughter would have a better chance at breathing well. The shots were the least of what I would have been willing to do to help her.

    I agree with the poster who said that the nurse doing it makes a difference; both of mine were good but one hurt even less than the other. It just lasts for maybe 4 seconds, tops.  

    Anyway, I would urge you not to feel anxiety about the shots themselves as an experience to get through - they're not bad and, again, nothing like labor! ;) If the doc feels that you should have them on board, and your case is a pretty compelling argument for them, I would agree if the only objection is brief discomfort.

    Oh - I also asked if there were any side effects I should know about if we do get to term - like, would I have a tremendous 'roid rage baby? this was the joke when I manged to get my sense of humor back - and the doc said absolutely not. It would not affect a full term baby. GL!      

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  • alm0309alm0309 member

    I'm glad to see your post.  I was curious how everything turned out for you.  Congrats on 27 weeks!!

    I received the steroid shot at 24 weeks and it did hurt, but not nearly enough to prevent me from getting it again if the need be.  I think all needles hurt really, this one maybe more of a burn but absolutely worth getting it!  I was in no pain or discomfort after the shot. 

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  • rguinn75rguinn75 member

    I have a pretty decent pain tolerance so I was not really worried about the injections.  But since my doctor was sort of waivering on if I should get them and the only reason was because of the pain?? I thought I would  just check.  I had an immunoglobulin shot years ago and it left a huge knot that had to be rubbed out over the course of several days... now that sucker hurt.  A burning sensation I can totally handle.

    Thanks for the answers ladies.  I want to do what is ever best for my LO and I know that this is the way to go.  My doctor just had to talk himself into it which I thought was sort of odd...lol He is usually Mr. Lets be proactive.  This time it was me.

    BFP #1 04/05/10 EDD 12/11/10 Missed M/C 7w found out at 12w5d You're so missed LO BFP #2 11/27/10 EDD 08/07/11.. Diagnosed with IC 03/17/11 Cerclage put in place 03/21/11 Madilynn Mae born 7/26/11
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  • lemen99lemen99 member

    I'm a wimp about shots.  It hurt.  Pretty bad.  But I was just fine after they finished the injection.

    IMO the shot hurting really isn't much of a factor in this decision!

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  • BabyHamsMomBabyHamsMom
    I just finished 14 weeks of injections. They don't hurt at all if you are taught how to inject them correctly. There is a method of injection called "Z-Track" given for intramuscular shots where the muscle tissue gets displaced during the injection then immediately released with the withdraw  of the needle..it sounds technical, but its super easy. You can watch Youtube videos on how to do it. The burning and pain everyone feels after the shot is because the medicine is being deposited into the subcutaneous tissue and knots up. Using the Z-Track method of injection helps to deter that from happening almost completely when done correctly.  
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  • Alfie02Alfie02
    Get the shot.  It does hurt a bit, but it is only while they are injecting it (like 4 seconds).  I had some discomfort for a bit after the injection, but it felt like a bruise.
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