wrist pain - cortisone shot - how fast to help?

[vickster]

I've been diagnosed with a wrist tendon problem, DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis. After I tried a wrist splint with no success, the orthopedist gave me a lidocaine & cortisone shot late this afternoon. While in his office, everything felt almost immediately pain-free! (I was shocked - he acted as if this was normal.) Three hours later, here at home, it hurts as bad as it did 2 months ago. IS THIS A NORMAL REACTION TO THIS KIND OF SHOT FOR THIS KIND OF PROBLEM??? Shall I assume the shot didn't work? Shall I give it time? I'm so confused and disappointed! THANK YOU!!!