Guest jenmm Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Laurie's 13 1/2 and in the last month, arthritis has suddenly hit her hard. She's been limping and one shoulder is in pain. She's been x-rayed and there's not a tumor, it's arthritis. I've been giving her Rimadyl,Tramadol,and Glucosamine. Anyone have experience with a cortisone shot for arthritis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Shouldn't give a corticosteroid while taking an NSAID (rimadyl). I would recommend to start gabapentin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Well a cortisone shot in my arthritic knee helped me immensely for several months. Is there really an issue with *local* cortisone and NSAIDS? I take Ibuprofen and that's no issue. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 When I last did the research for myself, in humans cortisone shots the most recent research (3 years old) was trending towards cortisone shots providing temporary belief, but doing long term damage; personally I said no and went with physical therapy. Have you thought about adding fish oil and other intervensions such as careful use of hot packs and gentle walks to increase the fluid in the joints?--I'm sure others will have other suggestions. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Cortisone shots for arthritis in dogs are systemic. I agree with tbhounds that it's contraindicated while she's been on Rimadyl. Adding gabapentin can help a lot. I would only use steroids for arthritis as a last resort, and ideally the dog should be off the NSAID for at least 4-5 days before trying it. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenmm Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I've actually added Yucca and we have a vet visit next week, if we see no improvement, we will discuss Gabapentin first. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 In a dog that age with what is no doubt advanced arthritis, neutraceuticals will not help. I would not overload an elderly dog's sytem with stuff that isn't doing anything. Glucosamine MAY have some value in early stages, but once you've lost cartilidge, there is no point to using something like that. I know from experience (myself). Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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