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Anyone get a cortisone shot while pregnant?

PrncesWifePrncesWife member
in September 2012 Moms
I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis).  I stopped all my meds when I found out I was pregnant.  Today I had my first appointment with my RA doc since finding out I was pregnant (she knew I was trying).  I have flared up big time since coming off my meds, and basically I'm a mess.  So we talked about my options.  She told me that I was clear to take 5mg/day of prednisone (steroid) once I hit the second tri (and I called my OB and they agree).  I'm unsure of this after doing my own research and will probably save it for a last resort.  She also gave me a cortisone shot in my knee today (and I'm already feeling so much better).  But now I'm having second thoughts about the shot.  Clearly I needed it, but I'm hesitant to get a second one down the line, and I'm worried I've hurt the baby.  Does anyone have any experience with this?
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Re: Anyone get a cortisone shot while pregnant?

  • jenwilljenwill
    I had a cortisone shot in the 3rd tri for carpal tunnel with my first pregnancy. I was told by my OB and ortho doc that it was fine. I'm not sure about during the first tri, but I know later in pregnancy it's fine.
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