Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Steroid Injections: What Oklahoma Patients Should Know

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders that cause joint hypermobility, fragile tissues, and ongoing musculoskeletal pain. Many patients find chronic pain one of the most challenging daily symptoms, often caused by joint instability, soft tissue strain, and irritated nerves. 

Every person responds differently to treatment options, and many find interventional pain procedures helpful. Steroid injections, when performed safely and accurately, can offer meaningful relief. At Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centers, our Remington pain management specialists routinely treat complex connective tissue conditions like EDS using a careful, minimally invasive approach.

Can People With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Safely Receive Steroid Injections?

Yes, EDS patients can safely receive steroid injections when a trained interventional pain management physician performs the procedure. If you have EDS, your connective tissues are delicate, and your provider’s experience and precision are among your most important considerations. 

At Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centers, our board-certified providers use advanced imaging guidance to ensure accuracy and safety. We personalize each treatment to minimize risks and protect delicate connective tissues.

Types of Steroid Injections Used for EDS Pain Relief

EDS pain can originate from joints, ligaments, nerves, or muscles. Depending on your symptoms, your provider may recommend one or more of the following injections:

• Epidural Steroid Injections: This treatment is ideal for neck or lower-back pain related to disc irritation, spinal inflammation, or nerve compression. 

• Facet Joint Injections: Used to calm inflammation in the small joints of the spine, helping reduce chronic mid-back or low-back pain.

• Trigger point injections: These relax tight muscles and knots that commonly develop as the body overcompensates for unstable joints.

• Sacroiliac joint injections: The sacroiliac joints may become unstable in patients with EDS. Steroid injections can reduce pelvic and low-back pain.

• Peripheral nerve blocks: For isolated nerve irritation, local anesthetics and corticosteroids can help reset pain pathways and reduce inflammation.

Each injection is performed with extreme precision to avoid unnecessary tissue stress and to provide safe, targeted pain relief.

Special Considerations for EDS Patients Receiving Injections

As an EDS patient, you require a more deliberate injection strategy. Potential risks include:

• Increased bruising or bleeding

• Tissue thinning

• Joint instability

• Slower healing times

Our team follows modified protocols designed to address the sensitivities associated with connective tissue disorders. We use the lowest effective steroid dose, extend the intervals between injections, and monitor you closely after each treatment.

Your injection plan at Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centers may include:

• Advanced imaging guidance, like ultrasound or fluoroscopy

• Adjusted steroid dosing to protect collagen-deficient tissues

• Integrated physical therapy or bracing to support joint stability

• Regular monitoring to evaluate your response and adjust care

• Non-steroidal alternatives, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, when appropriate

When Are Steroid Injections Appropriate for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Your pain management specialist may recommend steroid injections when: 

• Pain persists despite medication, bracing, or physical therapy

• Imaging shows signs of inflammation, nerve compression, or joint deterioration

• Pain significantly limits mobility, daily activities, or rehabilitation

• You need a period of relief to safely continue strengthening and stability exercises

For many EDS patients, injections provide a valuable window of pain reduction that supports safer movement and better quality of life.

Get Expert Pain Care for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome With Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centers

Dr. Blake Christensen is one of Oklahoma’s most trusted interventional pain specialists, offering state-of-the-art imaging, customized EDS treatment plans, and compassionate provider support. If you’re living with Ehlers-Danlos-related pain, our team is ready to help you find safe, effective relief.

Contact our team to schedule an appointment or learn more today. Our specialists are here to help you regain comfort, stability, and confidence in your daily life.