Wellness

[Winter2]

I was lucky.  I had this injection which gave me relief for about 8 months.  Then I got a second one which lasted a few months.  Then I listened to the pain in my knee and asked to have knee replacement surgery.  All is well now.  I wish you well.

[NickNack]

Thank you @Coquille and @Apple Crisp.  I'm so glad to hear that the shots worked well for both of you.

[lulu2]

@NickNack

I too have gone through numerous type knee injections.  Cortisone lasts about a month for me. I had hyaluronic acid injections for 3 weeks and had little relief.  My most recent was a Synvisc injection.  I had 3 good months. To hold me over until I can have another, I am having another cortisone shot next month.

[RedTop]

I am 5 days post-op from my second knee replacement.   Synvisc was tried too late prior to my first surgery, and was of no benefit to me.   I did not go that route this time.   I had one cortisone shot that gave me only 7 days of relief, so I did not waste time on that either.   

[aubnwa01]

I was told by my orthopedic surgeon that once you're down to bone on bone in the knee, the Synvisc injections are not of much help.  I guess the med needs some cartilage to latch onto to do its thing.

[Kachina624]

I think the original Synvisc has been replaced with something better. When my mom was considering it 15+ years ago,  the company sent us a video to watch. Maybe there's one online or on YouTube?

@Nicknack Don't wait too long for knee replacement surgery. I've had one knee done and will need the other.  It's expensive surgery and has become so common, I'm afraid Medicare may reduce the benefit paid.  Mine included a 2-week stay in a rehab center since I live alone and had no one to help me.

[NickNack]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I think the original Synvisc has been replaced with something better. When my mom was considering it 15+ years ago,  the company sent us a video to watch. Maybe there's one online or on YouTube?

@Nicknack Don't wait too long for knee replacement surgery. I've had one knee done and will need the other.  It's expensive surgery and has become so common, I'm afraid Medicare may reduce the benefit paid.  Mine included a 2-week stay in a rehab center since I live alone and had no one to help me.

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@Kachina624  It's been a while since I've had x-rays done on my knees.  I imagine when I see the orthopedic surgeon he'll do them again this time.  No one has ever told me I needed to have surgery though.  It would be difficult for me because, like you, I live alone.  I would have to do something with my dog and cat while I was in rehab.  I do know someone I trust who stays in people's houses and keeps their pets, but I don't know how she'd feel about staying for two weeks.  You're right that the Medicare benefit could be reduced soon.

[flickerbulb]

@NickNack

Thank you for posting this question as I am scheduled to get this shot in my knee next month.

I just had a cortisone shot last Monday which brought down a lot of inflammation.

For those who have had this shot: did it help with the mobility of the knee?

My knee does not really hurt. It just is stiff and am hoping this will help to get some movement back.

[Kachina624]

@NickNack  Back when I had my knee done in 2011, I had 4 dogs and had a very dependable retired lady come daily to feed and water the dogs.  I also had a woman in and out doing some painting and repair work in the house so the dogs had plenty of company.

[chlema]

@NickNack  I started with the cortisone shots and my knees felt terrific for 6 months.  Second set of shots only lasted about 6 weeks.  Then I got the Synvisc and they really didn't help much.  Using a cane now and steps are a really difficult.  Now I have to get some courage and just go and get them replaced.