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What's your experience in having steroid injection to sacroilliac area?

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Dickinson, TX
November 7, 2025
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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. I just finished watching, and posted a link to, a YouTube video worth watching before you let anyone put anything in your spine, Way too easy for a nerve to be damaged or the medicine not get to where you need it. In short, make sure whoever is going to do it has a Fellowship in spine procedures and treatments. Way too many peactitioners out there doing it without the extra specialization. If not done properly, a nerve can be damaged making your pain off the charts, or it can be placed in the wrong location making it completely ineffective. Also, regarding stetoid injections,the readon why you may (or may not have) heard that steroid injections are limited over a lifetime for a joint is because they often cause complete necrosis (death) of the joint. There are many more ways to manage pain. I think i would save this one for when i cant get out of bed at all.
Look for the clip i posted and watch it before having anything put in your back. Yours in better health P 😌🙏

November 8, 2025
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What has been your experience with steroid injections in the sacroiliac area?

Steroid injections, particularly intra-articular shots, can be an effective treatment option for spondylitis when targeting specific joints like the sacroiliac area. These injections work by reducing pain and inflammation directly at the affected Show Full Answer

What has been your experience with steroid injections in the sacroiliac area?

Steroid injections, particularly intra-articular shots, can be an effective treatment option for spondylitis when targeting specific joints like the sacroiliac area. These injections work by reducing pain and inflammation directly at the affected site.

Many people find relief from these injections, especially when other treatments haven't provided enough help. They work quickly to reduce symptoms, though they're typically limited to no more than three times per year due to potential side effects from long-term use.

If you're considering this treatment, your rheumatologist will determine the right dose and frequency based on your specific needs. It's worth discussing how this fits into your overall treatment plan and what to expect in terms of pain relief and duration of effects.

Have you already had a sacroiliac injection, or are you considering one? Members on MySpondylitisTeam often share their personal experiences with this type of treatment, which might provide helpful insights.

November 7, 2025

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