Steroid Injection for hamstring tendonitis--Anyone done this multiple times?

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    CHSDOC

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    1 month ago 03/25/2024 3:00pm EDT

    I've had a nasty case of proximal hamstring tendonitis for 2 years now. I've done all the PT, six month off, etc. Finally did a steroid injection last January which worked wonders. I was well under control for my training for Boston in 3 weeks, and now it's made it so I can't run more than 4-5 miles. I'm back to another shot or likely DNS for Boston. Anyone successfully done multiple shots of these? My MD is nervous about it, my PT (who used to train for an MLB team) says it can be done multiple times.

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    1 month ago 03/25/2024 3:06pm EDT
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    moanswers

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    1 month ago 03/25/2024 3:22pm EDT
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    Not sure i would go for a steroid injection in the tendon. it is thought that they actually weaken the tendon. a friend of mine had one in his achilles. it took the pain away for a while but it came back. he then went snowboarding and ruptued it. he suspects the cortisone was the culprit.

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    1 month ago 03/25/2024 3:35pm EDT
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    Honestly just rest until the pain goes away. Steroid makes things worse long term. Don't screw up your body permanently.

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    pa4

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    1 month ago 03/25/2024 3:53pm EDT
    re: CHSDOC

    Steroid injection will give you temporary relief but can weaken the tendon in the long run. Ask your doctor about PRP injections.

  • oldandbroken

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    1 month ago 03/25/2024 3:58pm EDT
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    High hamstring tendinopathy can be career ending. I would not screw around with a steroid injection in that tendon. Steroids weaken tendons. If one of them tears (there are 3 hamstring tendons) they will re-attach it to your ischial tuberosity with screws that you'll live with the rest of your life. It's a brutal surgery and one that should be avoided at all costs. They claim some runners return to pre-surgery state, but that has not been my experience.

  • healing hans

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    1 month ago 03/25/2024 4:42pm EDT
    re: CHSDOC

    CHSDOC wrote:

    I've had a nasty case of proximal hamstring tendonitis for 2 years now. I've done all the PT, six month off, etc. Finally did a steroid injection last January which worked wonders. I was well under control for my training for Boston in 3 weeks, and now it's made it so I can't run more than 4-5 miles. I'm back to another shot or likely DNS for Boston. Anyone successfully done multiple shots of these? My MD is nervous about it, my PT (who used to train for an MLB team) says it can be done multiple times.

    I think the old school protocol was 3 (cortisone) shots max for any one joint. If you are over 25 I would go for a 2nd shot. It might not be ideal but if it lets you run a bucket list race it's probably worth the risk.

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    CHSDOC

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    1 month ago 03/26/2024 7:50am EDT
    re: healing hans

    I just turned 50. Boston was to be my swansong--goal of sub 2:50 and training has been amazing until now. Funny the tendon area does not hurt in any fashion unless I try to run, then it's a complete hamstrung feeling where I cannot extend the leg. The MRI was unremarkable and shows no tears, swelling, etc.

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