After a wrist X-ray I was diagnosed with tendonitis. I was relieved my bone was not hurt, so I was ready to go. But Dr. Crickard kept pushing for an injection. I really did not want an injection, but he kept pushing, so I agreed (a wrong decision!). He didn't explain any of the side effects of the injection, just said it would help me heal. The injection damaged blood circulation to my fingers. My left finger knuckles turned black/purple from the injection and my right fingertips lost sensation. 6 months later, my knuckles are still black/purple, and I have to constantly shake my hand to get blood to my fingertips. The injection may have punctured a tendon because now I lost the use of my left thumb. I wish I had never gotten the shot.