Steroid injections in knees

I have had I think 3 in my knee. It has really helped me. The pain doesn't go straight away, it can take a few days. The first day of the injection is often the best as they give a local anaesthetic at the same time.
It can vary how long the relief lasts. I have had from two years, to a few months. The last one was six months ago and [ touch wood ] still okay.

NanKate my D had an injection for carpal tunnel which worked for a time but the second one was not successful at all.
She had the operation about 6 weeks ago and it has been fine.
Not anywhere near as painful as she was warned and she was driving again in two weeks.
She still has some numbness but told that will gradually get better.

I had one in my knee over a year ago and the pain is only just coming back.
I was delighted and am going to ask for another .

I had a cortisone injection in my hip a few weeks ago and it worked

Not knees, but one hip about 10 years ago. Was warned may not last long but has been a tremendous success, not a twinge since. Good luck if you decide to go for it

My DH has had injections in both hands twice with a gap in between. This has helped a lot but the positive effects only last about 9- 12 months. If the pain returns he may have to consider having a hand operation for his carpel tunnel pain.