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Euflexxa Injection in the Knee

We rescue cats — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:03:47 GMT

Has anyone here had the Euflexxa (or similar) injection in the knee? I'm scheduled for 3 shots over as many weeks, starting tomorrow and an curious about what I should expect. Part of me thinks it can't be any worse than the pain right now...but I would love to hear how it turned out for other folks. Thanks!

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Shelbelle — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:22:16 GMT

Yes, I get Synvisc One, one shot every 6 months, have had 3 so far. It hurts going in but after that no pain, I just ice it when I get home. So far so good, I have arthritis in there but my doc says I am not anywhere ready for replacement. I also take several supplements rec for arthritis and between the 2 I feel pretty good much of the time and no trouble walking. Definietly worth a try to get it done at least once. The one I get is just one shot every 6 months.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:49:34 GMT

Thank you, Shelbelle! I don't need a replacement either, but have a sprain and torn ligament, this is to relieve the pain. This is 1 shot a week for 3 weeks, fingers are crossed!

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Shelbelle — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:02:07 GMT

Hi, Lynn, honestly I thought these HA shots were just to help with arthritis, they form a cushion to help with the loss of cartilage from arthritis. I had no idea they can help with pain from torn ligaments. I had a torn meniscus and had that repaired arthroscopically before I got any shots, that surgery was a piece of cake. Good luck !!

Has surgery been suggested to you and you are trying to avoid it, I can understand that

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Goodie2shoes — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:52:01 GMT

I have had so many knee injections over time and I seem to remember having Euflexxa injections. I don't recall any serious side effects. All of the knee injections I've had over time ended up being a left knee replacement and 2 right knee replacements (2nd rt knee due to post replacement infection) Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery

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Carmie — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:35:08 GMT

I have had many knee injections. The doctor sprayed my knee and froze it, then did the injection. It looks more painful than it is. I also had injections without the freezing spray first. They are quick and over in seconds.

At first the injections helped, then over time they were useless. This injection is a lubricant. I had one injection a week for a couple of weeks.

I had other types injections as well.

I finally got a knee replacement...osteoarthritis and bone on bone..

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IMW — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:57:44 GMT

I've been getting shots since 2005-every 6 months. I used to have to get 5 weekly shots, then 3. Now I get 1 shot, still helps though not as much as years ago.

For me there is a lot less pain when I get shot lying down. Also if there is fluid in knee it will hurt more.

Not too painful at all----definitely worth it. After shot ice knee and keep it raised. By next day (or before) it should be ok.

Full benefit of shot takes 2-3 weeks to feel. No downside to shot except injection site swelling and bruising.

Good Luck!

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We rescue cats — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:16:22 GMT

Thank you for the info, I really appreciate it, I'm apprehensive about it. All this info was a big help!

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ECBG — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:26:36 GMT

I have knee pain and was frozen before the injection. No pain after.

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abbalulu — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:37:26 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Hi, Lynn, honestly I thought these HA shots were just to help with arthritis, they form a cushion to help with the loss of cartilage from arthritis. I had no idea they can help with pain from torn ligaments. I had a torn meniscus and had that repaired arthroscopically before I got any shots, that surgery was a piece of cake. Good luck !!
Has surgery been suggested to you and you are trying to avoid it, I can understand that

@Shelbelle I have torn meniscus in both knees and have been putting off the surgery. When the doctor explains it it sounds so simple. If you wouldn't mind could you share how the surgery and recovery was for you. Could you walk right away? How about stairs-as we live in a two story house with master bedroom and bath upstairs. Any info you wouldn't mind sharing would be greatly aprreciated by me.

Sorry to usurp this thread from the original intent.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:22:49 GMT

@abbalulu wrote:

@Shelbelle wrote:
Hi, Lynn, honestly I thought these HA shots were just to help with arthritis, they form a cushion to help with the loss of cartilage from arthritis. I had no idea they can help with pain from torn ligaments. I had a torn meniscus and had that repaired arthroscopically before I got any shots, that surgery was a piece of cake. Good luck !!
Has surgery been suggested to you and you are trying to avoid it, I can understand that
@Shelbelle I have torn meniscus in both knees and have been putting off the surgery. When the doctor explains it it sounds so simple. If you wouldn't mind could you share how the surgery and recovery was for you. Could you walk right away? How about stairs-as we live in a two story house with master bedroom and bath upstairs. Any info you wouldn't mind sharing would be greatly aprreciated by me.
Sorry to usurp this thread from the original intent.

Hello, I had the meniscus surgery 2 years ago at the age of 69. It was done outpatient in a surgi ctr. It took all of 12 minutes, had 2 tiny scars , which now are both gone, as far as stairs, I have 26 steps in my home and was up and down all of them immediately. I did go to pt 3 times but didnt really need it. I still have a minimal pain, but that is from arthritis, the meniscus pain is gone. I went back to work a week after the surgery. If you are in pain, I say go foir it, it really is so easy. 2 of my coworkers and I all had the same surgery a few days apart, our recoveries were all the same, very easy. I was driving right way too, and it was my right leg. I get the gel shots now to help with the arthritis pain, but the meniscus is over and done. I had no real pain afterr the surgery, just some stiffness. You can shower like normal after 2 days. Does your doc want to do both knees at one time ?

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chlema — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:28:54 GMT

I had many different shots in the knees before I had TKR. I was scared before the first shot, she sprayed the knee and was I surprised & happy when there was no pain involved. Good luck to you.

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Phantom41 — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:43:29 GMT

I have one more to go next week. They are no big deal at all! Freezing spray and then a quick shot. Doctor said it might a couple weeks after the 3rd one before I felt any relief. I had Synvisc years ago and I got a couple years out of it! I would do it again but evidently Medicare doesn't like to pay for it (according to my doctor)! Good luck!

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Shelbelle — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:56:01 GMT

I am on Medicare and Medicare pays for me for Synvisc One every 6 months, no problems.

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Phantom41 — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:41:07 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I am on Medicare and Medicare pays for me for Synvisc One every 6 months, no problems.

Good to know! My Dr said they have a hard time getting it through and said this new one is totally covered!

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CalminHeart — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:32:34 GMT

I had 5 of these injections 11 years ago - 5 was the usual number then. It helped me for about 9-10 months. It works longer for some people depending on the knee issue. I had a knee replacement a year after the shots.

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abbalulu — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:40:41 GMT

@Shelbelle Thank you for all the great information.

I'm not sure if he would want to do both at once as the second knee is a recent injury and I haven't gotten in to see him on it yet-although i just know from past experience that it is another tear-even without the MRI.

One other question-He said it would be general anesthesia-what did you have?

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Shelbelle — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:57:46 GMT

@abbalulu wrote:
@Shelbelle Thank you for all the great information.
I'm not sure if he would want to do both at once as the second knee is a recent injury and I haven't gotten in to see him on it yet-although i just know from past experience that it is another tear-even without the MRI.
One other question-He said it would be general anesthesia-what did you have?

Yes, you are knocked out, similar for a colonoscopy, wake up very fast and almost immediately sent home. did require pre op from my internist. Happy to help, of course your doc will send you for another mri or maybe just office xrays, good luck. Also, by law they force you to get a walker or cane, Medicare paid for my walker and it is still in the wrapper in my car trunk. I dont even see my tiny scars anymore.

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SharkE — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 16:09:48 GMT

If your too heavy best thing is to lose weight. takes

pressure off all your joints.

Years ago I had bad knees and couldn't make the stairs any more.

I dropped 50 pds. and took up recumbent bike to strengthen legs. Now, I got legs of a soccer player and I'm no Spring chicken.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:54:36 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
If your too heavy best thing is to lose weight. takes
pressure off all your joints.
Years ago I had bad knees and couldn't make the stairs any more.

I dropped 50 pds. and took up recumbent bike to strengthen legs. Now, I got legs of a soccer player and I'm no Spring chicken.

Agree, my knee doc told me best way to avoid replacement is to keep weight down, exercise. also said to try any supps, I want to and try the gel shots.