stifling-characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; the summer was sultry and oppressive; the stifling atmosphere; the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm.. suffocating, close, oppressive, airless, sticky, muggy The stifling heat of the little room was beginning to make me nauseous.
There is a new injectable prescription drug (Prolia/denosumab) that has been working wonders on some people. However, Prolia cost in 2012 is about $1,650 a year for two injections so it can be expensive. Because this is a new treatment, a lot of insurance companies will not cover it. Right now, most people with osteoporosis take pills every day to help fight against bone loss and build new bone.
How much does a cortisone shot to a hip cost? It costs about $1500-$2000 if you have it done using a guided injection under flouroscopy, a form of radiation. It can also be done using ultrasound for about the same price. â¦If you have a good sports doc he can do it himself manually in five minutes for under $300.