As those of you who read my journal are aware, I have been having trouble with my right knee. It is a torn meniscus. The doctor gave me 3 options. 1) do nothing and live with the pain, 2) get a cortisone shot, or 3) have surgery. I opted for the shot. What a miracle. Although the shot was a little unpleasant, I am pain free. I can walk normal again without limping or crying. The cortisone may last or not. Years ago I had a shot in my heel for heel spurs, and that has lasted all this time. Anyway, I have an appointment in 2 weeks and if the cortisone wears off, we'll do the surgery, but so far so good. What is cortisone anyway?