CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Oct 21, 2014 23:56:11 GMT
Has anyone here had the gel injections into a knee due to arthritis? I'm a candidate for the series of 3 injections. I'm debating on what to do.
Any experiences you'd like to share. I'd like to hear the good, bad and ugly!
Thanks much
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Post by cindyupnorth on Oct 22, 2014 0:04:33 GMT
hyaluronan injections. I have seen a lot of patients that have had this done. Mixed results. Some get a good yrs relief out of them. Some have none. It's been pretty mixed, but with some overall small amts. It doesn't hurt, and it's worth a try...vs surgery.
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Oct 22, 2014 0:08:15 GMT
I have had Synvisc-One injections in both knees several times. Most of the time the shot helps, sometimes it doesn't. I've had three arthroscopic knee surgeries (two on one knee, one on the other knee) and I'd much rather have the injections.
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Post by beachbum on Oct 22, 2014 0:11:39 GMT
I had the Synvisc injections. They gave me just a few weeks of relief. I had them done because we had booked a cruise several months before and I had no idea my knee would get so bad by that time. I had the injections so I could postpone knee replacement surgery until after the cruise. Along with the injections I got a bright shiny red offloader brace!! It set off every metal detector around. My knee was pretty bad, bone on bone all across, but the injections did give me enough relief to enjoy the cruise even with all the walking we did. Once that was over I had a total knee replacement. No pain in that knee now!
I am a serious needle-phobic, but the guy that did my injections was so good all I felt was some pressure but not a bit of pain.
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Post by christine58 on Oct 22, 2014 0:14:22 GMT
Has anyone here had the gel injections into a knee due to arthritis? I'm a candidate for the series of 3 injections. I'm debating on what to do. Any experiences you'd like to share. I'd like to hear the good, bad and ugly! Thanks much I did..Orthovisc I think it was called...It worked for me. Knee feels much better even 3 years later |
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Post by annabella on Oct 22, 2014 0:17:31 GMT
My mother went to get checked by her doctor to make sure she was ok to fly - no blood clots in her legs. After various tests the doctor also told her that she "is eligible for a knee placement" because she was missing whatever inside her knee. She's 79 and walks slow with a cane but never had pain specific to her knee. Yet she's seriously considering it. Would these injections be for her?
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Post by Native New Yorker on Oct 22, 2014 0:22:20 GMT
I was diagnosed with arthritis and tendonitis in my right knee about 6 months ago. It is likely that I have arthritis in at least one of my big toes too. I'm waiting on lab results. Is there anything that you can't do with a knee replacement? Would I have to give up my dance classes? (I still try to do some things with modifications) I have been going to PT and I do my exercises at home. My Tommie Copper braces have actually offered some relief but I'm still icing my knees by the end of the day. I'm still hopping down the stairs and limping a bit though.
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Oct 22, 2014 0:50:57 GMT
I'm just not sure what I'm going to do.......ughhhh..........
Thanks much ladies for your experience!
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Post by kluski on Oct 22, 2014 1:10:37 GMT
I'm just not sure what I'm going to do.......ughhhh.......... Thanks much ladies for your experience! I have been in the same boat for a few years. To skeerd to get the shots but not eligible for cortisone (already had 2) and too young for replacement. So for now, I just deal with the pain. |
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Post by SnowWhite on Oct 22, 2014 1:41:22 GMT
I've had cortisone in both knees and two rounds of six Supartz injections in my right knee. The cortisone worker permanently in my left knee and bought me about 6 months in my right knee. I don't think the Supartz did anything for me either time (I had it both before and after microfracture).
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Post by pridemom on Oct 22, 2014 2:07:10 GMT
I'm just not sure what I'm going to do.......ughhhh.......... Thanks much ladies for your experience! I have been in the same boat for a few years. To skeerd to get the shots but not eligible for cortisone (already had 2) and too young for replacement. So for now, I just deal with the pain. Don't be "skeerd". My 15 yo gets injections in her knees hands, wrist, and shoulders for Juvenile Arthritis. You can do it! She would tell you it will feel so much better in a couple of days, you'll wonder why you waited. |
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Post by bluepoprocks on Oct 22, 2014 2:21:30 GMT
I use to get cortisone shots in my knee every 3 months. At first they lasted almost the whole three months but then they weren't working as long. When they were only working for about a month and a half the doctor started giving me Synvisc one shots every 6 months. They are working really well. I barely have any pain anymore. I wish I had told the doctor sooner that the cortisone wasn't working anymore.
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Post by weaser714 on Oct 22, 2014 4:01:30 GMT
CeeScraps - I'm in the same boat as you. I'm having a ton of knee pain in my left knee. I've had three knee surguries over the last 20 years - 2 left knee, 1 right knee. All for torn medial meniscus.
I've had cortisone injection that lasted for about a week, MRI showed no tear just degenerative fraying, tried two different anti inflammatory medications, and physical therapy.
We are in the midst of a move and I really don't have time to have surgery. I'm considering the synovial injections. My doctor has suggested a topical medicine. I'm waiting to see if insurance will cover it.
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Post by CeeScraps on Oct 22, 2014 8:31:36 GMT
I've had 2 cortisone shots. One a few years ago and one this past August. My knee continues to swell and aches. Some days I can't hardly walk. I called my doctor yesterday and he is returning my call sometime today. I'll see what he says and go from there.
Thanks for your input!
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Post by zuke on Oct 22, 2014 11:10:31 GMT
My coworker had the shots. The 1st one went ok... helped a little. Then when she had the 2nd one, she was in so much pain while still at the doctors office, she had to call someone to drive her home. She refused to go back for the 3rd after that experience.
I've heard very mixed reviews of these shots... they work, they don't work, they only last 6 months etc. I was considering it but I think I'll wait.
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Post by peppermintpatty on Oct 22, 2014 11:47:54 GMT
Had them, did absolutely NOTHING! But, my situation is different. I have cartilage damage and need a patella realignment. I have some arthritis but I think my situation is worse than the average person.
The shots did not hurt that bad. They were uncomfortable and I was sore for a day but nothing horrid.
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Post by tuva42 on Oct 22, 2014 14:19:59 GMT
I have pretty severe arthritis in both knees. Three years ago and two years ago, in October, I had the synthetic stuff injected in my knees. I didn't get immediate relief, but over a couple of weeks my knees improved and the improvement lasted for many months. Last October and this year I did not need the injections. I've ramped up my exercise and gone low-carb and both of those have reduced the inflammation and pain in my knees.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2014 15:33:47 GMT
I had them after my ACL reconstruction and I don't think they did anything for me. I had two series of them but due to the cost I stopped. I can't tell the difference from now and when I had them done.
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Post by idahomom on Oct 22, 2014 18:25:05 GMT
I tried several different types of injections and they either didn't help at all or were very temporary. At age 42 I had both knees and a hip replaced. I'm 46 now.
There are different types of knee components. I have Zimmer components with plastic kneecaps. I was told no running, jumping, squatting, kneeling, or pivoting. I was told to focus on straight movements rather than side-to-side. The couple of times I tried Zumba I was in quite a bit of pain. My fake knees do not pivot and bend like a natural knee.
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Post by Native New Yorker on Oct 22, 2014 20:20:00 GMT
I tried several different types of injections and they either didn't help at all or were very temporary. At age 42 I had both knees and a hip replaced. I'm 46 now. There are different types of knee components. I have Zimmer components with plastic kneecaps. I was told no running, jumping, squatting, kneeling, or pivoting. I was told to focus on straight movements rather than side-to-side. The couple of times I tried Zumba I was in quite a bit of pain. My fake knees do not pivot and bend like a natural knee. Wow. Thanks for the info. Years of dance and high heels are probably what ruined my knees in the first place. |
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