How Do You Treat Gout With Cortisone Shots?
Cortisone is a medication known to reduce inflammation. Many chronic gout sufferers turn to cortisone shots each year for relief of inflammation causing pain from a gout attack. The procedure is done by a physician, usually in the doctor’s office. Read on to learn how to treat gout with cortisone shots. Call your doctor as soon as you feel the pain of a gout attack. Set up an appointment to speak with your doctor and treat your gout. When you set up the appointment, tell the appointment scheduler you are interested in having a cortisone injection. This may help schedule you to have your appointment and injection at the same time. If you already have a doctor you see for gout, you may be able to schedule the cortisone shot right away. Bring someone with you to the appointment. If you are able to drive to the appointment, you might not be able to drive home. Have someone drive you and help you in and out of the car, putting as little strain as possible on the affected joint. Ask any ques
