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Synvisc One Knee Injection

Mmsfoxxie — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:19:42 GMT

Has anybody personally experienced getting this injection in their knee/s? I'm getting this in both knees next week. I've been through PT, so this is the next step. Hopefully, this will give me til next Summer when I can get a scope for knee spurs. The doctor claims it will be painless. Did it help your problem? Thanks.

Re: Synvisc One Knee Injection

IMW — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:58:09 GMT

I have them done in both knees every six months, and have been doing this for 9 years. They really can provide great relief. There is sometimes pain at injection site, or during the actual shot. Especially if there is fluid in the knee. The last shot of the series is usually more difficult since the area is already filled with the gel and the md has to push. Laying down while getting shot helps me, so does using ice gel packs after the shot, and staying off the legs. I forgot to mention there can be stiffness in leg after shot. No exercise for 24-48 hours. The shots are really great, the discomfort very temporary.

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PPLover — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:58:38 GMT

Hi,

Hope it brings you some relief. I just had the second of three injections last Friday and it has given me some relief. I had meniscus surgery last August but don't really feel as if it did much. A few months after that I had one series of three injections and had a little relief. This time, however, it seems a bit better. The injection itself was a bit uncomfortable but nothing that I would consider pain. Good luck to you.

Re: Synvisc One Knee Injection

Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:44:48 GMT

On 7/28/2014 IMW said: I have them done in both knees every six months, and have been doing this for 9 years. They really can provide great relief. There is sometimes pain at injection site, or during the actual shot. Especially if there is fluid in the knee. The last shot of the series is usually more difficult since the area is already filled with the gel and the md has to push. Laying down while getting shot helps me, so does using ice gel packs after the shot, and staying off the legs. I forgot to mention there can be stiffness in leg after shot. No exercise for 24-48 hours. The shots are really great, the discomfort very temporary.

Uh-ho...I was afraid you'd say there was pain. I've seen YouTube videos and one man was moaning. I didn't know you could get so many. Glad it helped you. Was it Synvisc One or one of the others? Thanks.

Re: Synvisc One Knee Injection

duclane — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:46:42 GMT

Yes I have been getting these shots for a few years in the left knee, and will continue to do so. They last a few months, sometimes 7 months and if you need to, you can also supplement in between the synvisc with cortisone shots. It hurts for a second and works, for me, almost immediately and gets better. I recommend them.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:49:04 GMT

On 7/28/2014 Molmagmom said:
Hi,

Hope it brings you some relief. I just had the second of three injections last Friday and it has given me some relief. I had meniscus surgery last August but don't really feel as if it did much. A few months after that I had one series of three injections and had a little relief. This time, however, it seems a bit better. The injection itself was a bit uncomfortable but nothing that I would consider pain. Good luck to you.

I'm such a scared cat, lol. I don't know why some of the Synvisc injections are a series and then there's one injection only. It was either get the injection or a scope. I'm gonna try this. Thanks for the response. Good luck to you.

Re: Synvisc One Knee Injection

Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:52:12 GMT

On 7/28/2014 duclane said:
Yes I have been getting these shots for a few years in the left knee, and will continue to do so. They last a few months, sometimes 7 months and if you need to, you can also supplement in between the synvisc with cortisone shots. It hurts for a second and works, for me, almost immediately and gets better. I recommend them.

I'm hoping for close to a year's relieve but I'll take seven months. That'll take me to about Spring Break when I can get another one.

Re: Synvisc One Knee Injection

MathisFan — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:28:14 GMT

I had them in both knees a few years ago. The shots didn't hurt. Sad to say, though, they didn't help me at all.

I wish you the best. Hope you get some relief.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 02:21:50 GMT

On 7/28/2014 MathisFan said:
I had them in both knees a few years ago. The shots didn't hurt. Sad to say, though, they didn't help me at all.

I wish you the best. Hope you get some relief.

Oh, oh, Mathisfan, so sorry to hear that it didn't help you. What did you do for help? Knee replacement?

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MathisFan — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 02:24:03 GMT

I'm just suffering. I'm too big a chicken to have knee replacement. I know 2 people who've thrown blood clots and died after having it done. I won't risk it.

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Gooday — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 04:34:03 GMT

On 7/28/2014 MathisFan said:
I'm just suffering. I'm too big a chicken to have knee replacement. I know 2 people who've thrown blood clots and died after having it done. I won't risk it.

Wow! I worked for an orthopedic surgeon whose specialty was total knees and total hips. In 17 years I have never heard of anyone dying from this surgery. It is a standard protocol for patients to be placed on Coumadin for two days prior to surgery and the 3 weeks postop with blood draws to check this.

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saversmom — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 04:54:58 GMT

I had the shots in both needs, and, sadly, there was no positive result.

I have had both knees replaced and I am a happy person.

Best of luck to you.

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colliemom4 — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 05:08:18 GMT

I got them years ago. They didn't hurt at all but knees felt very strange for the next day or so. It's difficult to explain but they felt very heavy and it was tough to walk. The injections helped me a lot but my father in law got them and he said they did nothing for him.

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shoekitty — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 05:36:21 GMT

Question please. I have a shot left knee. I have bone on bone, and no meniscus at all. This was result after MRI this past January. However, at the same time I was having leg, hip and back pain. The ortho Dr. said he suspected much of the pain was from back, and sent me to spine doc. He was right. I have 2 slipped discs, a spine that is degenerated with severe stenosis, and somehow in the last 5 years I got scoliosis at 25%. ANYWAY, my question is this..I have not been back to ortho for knee issues although my knee is in pain and hard to use because I have been dealing with back issues first.

Can a person get these shots if they have no meniscus and bone on bone with severe arthritis? I will try anything. I have to deal with spine, and it is one or the other. I am looking for some relief while I work on back. I need surgery, but am trying to do minimal surgery.

Thanks!

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OkeyDokey — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 05:48:14 GMT

On 7/28/2014 shoekitty said:
Question please. I have a shot left knee. I have bone on bone, and no meniscus at all. This was result after MRI this past January. However, at the same time I was having leg, hip and back pain. The ortho Dr. said he suspected much of the pain was from back, and sent me to spine doc. He was right. I have 2 slipped discs, a spine that is degenerated with severe stenosis, and somehow in the last 5 years I got scoliosis at 25%. ANYWAY, my question is this..I have not been back to ortho for knee issues although my knee is in pain and hard to use because I have been dealing with back issues first.

Can a person get these shots if they have no meniscus and bone on bone with severe arthritis? I will try anything. I have to deal with spine, and it is one or the other. I am looking for some relief while I work on back. I need surgery, but am trying to do minimal surgery.

Thanks!

Yes, but it's up to the provider you see. You can certainly ask for one. These shots are very common, and are used all the time. I've seen docs do single shots. I've seen some who prefer the multiple course. Most likely because many docs are finding, in clinic, that a single shot is about as effective as the multiple. However, do ask if your insurance covers it before you get it. It may not be covered. Best wishes to you!

Re: Synvisc One Knee Injection

IMW — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:57:22 GMT

The shot was syndic _the three shot series. Again, it can hurt, though not always, like any shot. It has really helped me for months at a time. The benefit fades with time as six months approach. I have moderate knee arthritis and a torn meniscus. Sometimes it can take several weeks after the final shot to feel full benefit. Good luck! Remember, as far as my research and experience has shown there are no negative long term effects, only possible relief. Please post how you are doing.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:02:00 GMT

Thanks everyone for your responses. Looks like I have a 50/50 chance of it working. Or maybe it depends on your particular issue. I have almost bone to bone on the right knee but the left knee is in better shape. Actually, the left knee has only started bothering me since I started over stressing it babying the right knee. As was said above, your insurance providers have to approve every option your doctor requests.....I wasn't asked which injection I wanted but I'm glad it's one in each knee verses several. The anticipation of needles is too much, lol. My appt is on August 4th. Thanks everyone.

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sydsgma1 — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:12:23 GMT

I hate to be negative but I had a very bad reaction to the injections. My knees were very inflamed and I could not walk for a few days without serious pain and ended up on pain meds. My ds who has a bad knee from a college football injury just had this injection and also had a bad reaction. I think we are allergic to the rooster stuff that is in it. I also did not get a lot of relief. My knee was bone on bone. I have had a knee replacement...best thing I ever did.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:23:20 GMT

On 7/29/2014 sydsgma said: I hate to be negative but I had a very bad reaction to the injections. My knees were very inflamed and I could not walk for a few days without serious pain and ended up on pain meds. My ds who has a bad knee from a college football injury just had this injection and also had a bad reaction. I think we are allergic to the rooster stuff that is in it. I also did not get a lot of relief. My knee was bone on bone. I have had a knee replacement...best thing I ever did.

No, that's not being negative, lol. Thanks for your POV. Yes, I was asked if I was was allergic to feathers, chicken, etc. I could only say that I don't think so. I can eat chicken and feathers don't bother me so I assume I'm not allergic. Regarding the knee replacement which I know is in my future.....while a couple of people that I know have them, they walk with a little limp or wobble and although it's better than it was, it doesn't feel like their real knees. I'm trying to avoid that.

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acat — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:48:09 GMT

PROLOTHERAPY - Anyone have any experience with this therapy for knee pain.

My husband has had great results with synvisc in one knee but not in the other and

a doctor recently suggested prolotherapy - an injection (sugar based) into the area

surrounding the knee. It is not covered by insurance. Just wondered if anyone has

any knowledge of this. Thanks in advance.