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kcm55

Jul 15, 2011

To: cooper914

HI I had meniscal tears lt knee Feb and rt knee March decided on both knee repairs arthroscopic May 2 healing ok but then returned to work too early unable to work, walk or really anything even physio exercises increases pain and swelling++++ Only rest and ice and pain and arthritic meds will allow me to do anything. Told by surgeon "lots of arthritis=lots of pain" but really do believe is another tear and?or ? awaiting MRI and cortisone injections suggested but told Synvisc better but am too afraid to do anything more now. Grade 4 chondromalacia both knees I would really like to be able to walk!! Am also trying Synerflex and Nutriflex supplements, garlic etc etc Cannot sit here for two years awaiting knee replacement. I am 55 and need to work! Anyone! ?? This is my first attempt at any communication like this!!

SuperPatient

Jul 20, 2011

To: Kikko

Yes, I have been having the three week Synvisc injections successfully for years.
Last time I went in, my doc suggested "Synvisc One", a one shot version by the samecmanufacturer. Afterwards, nothing but problems: swelling, great bruising and worst of all, NO PAIN RELIEF!
Don't try Synvisc One. It is ineffective and causes numerous complications rather than relieving the pain.

peterg959

Jul 23, 2011

To: All

I'm 68 y.o. male, squash player up to age 40 and keen tenpin bowler for 45 years.
Started pain and swelling in left knee (the slide and balance knee for a bowler.) For the last 12 months, I had to limit my bowling to a couple of games a week and it was getting steadily worse.. Celebrex helped at first but the last 3 months were pretty bad, I thought my bowling days were over. Doc recommended Synvisc, and I had my first (of 3) Synvisc injection 6 days ago - just a little pinprick and immediate pain relief - and I bowled 3 games 2 days ago, followed by 6 games yesterday. Intend to bowl again tonight before 2nd injection tomorrow, not expecting any problems. I am very happy with procedure and results. Only one possible side effect, a little restless for the first few nights and tiredness from lack of sleep ? I feel like I've got a new knee... Thank you!

Painrelief

Aug 07, 2011

To: Caren Kosen

It's good to know I'm not the only person who is experiencing severe knee pain. I had my first injection four days ago and my knee feels worse than before. It is swollen, burning, popping, and giving out. I too, am reluctant about having the next shot in three days.

rhj123

Aug 10, 2011

To: Everyone

I'm 53 and have had left knee pain for years. Bone on bone, chondromylacia, splinters, etc. Doc says arthroscopic clean up will mess things up when it's time for the inevitable partial or full knee replacement. I've done prolotherapy, cortisone, and June 10, I had Synvisc One. You get one shot instead of 3 (its a super sized one), that's supposed to last 6 months. I got immediate relief - with no pain. I eased into harder bike riding, continued walking, and started hiking a month later, and eliptical too. Six weeks after the shot I started feeling tightness, general hurting, some swelling. Then the popping started again - 6 to 8 times/day.
Some days it hurts and other days it's ok, kind of weird. Now, at almost 9 weeks, I still have discomfort, some pain, and popping. For those of you considering the shot, I would say go for it. My pain level is much less and I can do so much more. But I wonder how long it will last - and doubt if it will last 6 months. My problem is the shot was not covered by insurance - but applies to yearly deductible. Do I continue with 2 shots a year at $1200 each, or have knee replacement that ins company pays for, which saves me money after 2 years? And I don't expect a knee replacement to make me pain free. So Is the everyday pain after a knee replacement going to be more or less than what I have now?

zama270

Aug 31, 2011

To: Synvisc

I had my first Synvisc injection yesterday, Aug 30, 2011. Now they have an option where instead of going back three times. You can just get the one mega shot and thats it. So of course I opted for that. My Dr.'s assistant is known as the needle queen. I did not feel a thing. However, she did mention this Synvisc is no joke. Its thick, and one has to stay off the leg for at least two days after. Which is super hard for me. I hate to be home bound for anything. So now it is morning and I feel fine. I did ice it when I got home at the injection site. But other than that. So far so good. Praying that I do not see one of those lawyer commercial next month. Saying if you have had Synvisc injections and you have developed a third eye. Call our law firm. You are entitled to some money. So if that doesnt happen. I am confident this will perhaps work instead of surgery.

Kaysquare

Sep 01, 2011

After many years of knee pain in my right knee I finally had a total knee replacement in December of last year. I had years of increasing pain in that knee & for a while cortisone injections helped, but after receiving a year or two of Synvisc, it ceased helping. I was told by 3 different orthopedic surgeons that my only option for real pain relief was a knee replacement. It's the best thing I ever did. Yes, the first couple of weeks were rough, but with aggressive physical therapy and a great attitude I was back to playing golf in 7 weeks, felt great, and haven't had any problems. It's been 8 months now & I'm doing all the things I couldn't do anymore before the surgery. It's been a God-send. My doctor calls me the poster girl for knee replacement, but he knows I've worked really hard at getting where I want to be. I'm 67 yrs old, play golf 4-5 times a week, snow ski, play Pickleball, do weight-training 3 times a week, and do lots of walking. I've always exercised & my physical therapy after surgery was nothing more than I was used to doing most of my life. I wish I'd had the knee replacement sooner!

SuperPatient

Sep 01, 2011

To: Synvisc for Shoulder Pain

I hope me experience can help everyone with severe shoulder pain due to Rheimatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, birth defect or trauma.
I has tried everything---2 cortisone injections, pain patch, heat, everything. Since the Synvisc worked in my knee, why not try it in my shoulder? It is not FDA approved, so you will need to pay for it. Order from the cheapest pharmacy in Canada. About $350.00! Now HHERE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART: It must be administered by a radiologist using a sonogram machine to see exactly where the needle is.
If you have good X-rays, or, better yet, an MRI, he can see where he must enter the needle. The reason is: you probably have a loss of cartilage. This means bone-on-bone contact and very little space in which to inject the joint.
It may take up to 30 days for the three shots to take effect.
I had an injection, by the same radiologist, of cortisone after the three of Synvisc.
Now I can sleep. This is a temporary treatment. So eventually it must be re-treated.

jameson1

Sep 04, 2011

To: everyone

I am a 54 overweight female who is very active. My right knee is bone on bone, my doctor says I am untreatable because i am too fat, so i should continue to lose weight and have cortizone shots. it lasted about 3 weeks and was great, i rode my horse, i worked even harder. now i can barely walk.my doctor said he was afraid of synvisc, but it is kaiser and i feel they maybe don't want to spend the money, because there first comment was how expensive it is. so i am afraid of it too, but i am so tired of pain and it making me imobile.i have no allergies. so i don't know what to do.

box101302

Sep 12, 2011

After 20 years of taking anti-inflammatory meds for arthritis in my left knee, 3 ortho surgeries, and numerous cortisone shots in the knee, my surgeon told me I should try Synvisc injections. I had four series of the Synvisc 3 shot injections over a four year period. The 1st series lasted nine months, the 2nd series lasted 6 months, the 3rd series lasted 4 months, and they all made my knee feel pretty good and almost pain free until they started to wear off. But then the 4th series was done, and by this time I had doubted my Surgeon's capabilities because his behavior had changed over the last 1 1/2 years, and something just seemed off about him. During the 4th series of injections, he went to inject the Synvisc, and instead of injecting it under the kneecap as he had always done previously and which is the correct way, he injected if straight down into the knee which was so painful I actually screamed and cried. He gave me no warning that he was doing the injection differently, and my knee was so painful that the physical therapist I had been seeing actually told me she was cancelling my sessions until after all 3 injections were done. I could barely walk for the next week, and when I went in for the 2nd injection my Surgeon did the same thing again. I confronted him right then about the way he had injected the Synvisc & he told me that he had read in a medical journal about another Doctor who had good results from giving the injection this way, straight down into the knee instead of under the kneecap. I told him that I wanted him to give me the last injection the way it was supposed to be done & the way he had always done it. I went home crying for the next couple days in pain and barely able to walk. But the next week the 3rd injection was put under the kneecap. But by then it was too late and the damage had been done because he had injected the Synvisc into the muscle of my knee & I was never able to recover. He finally told me I needed a knee replacement, but that I was too young at 50 yrs old, and would have to wait until I was 65. Not too long after that I went to many different Surgeons to get 3rd, 4th, and even 5th opinions, and was finally directed to one of the best knee replacement Surgeons in our area & just had a knee replacement 7 weeks ago, and am very hopeful that in a few months I will be more mobile and with less pain than I've been in the last few years. But even after that last Synvisc episode with my previous Surgeon, I would have to say that I believe the Synvisc injections are a great thing, but it all depends on the Surgeon and if they are injected properly. My 82 yr old neighbor had also been getting Synvisc injections for a couple years with great results, but the last time she had them she had an allergic reaction to them which caused her knee to swell up like a balloon and caused her great pain for a year, until she finally had to have a knee replacement last year. My new Surgeon who just did my knee replacement told me that studies have been ongoing about Cortisone shots, and he said that Cortisone shots do more damage than good over time because the Cortisone breaks down cartilidge and tissue, and their office no longer uses Cortisone. So Synvisc is probably a better alternative than Cortisone because Synvisc is a more natural substance made from chicken fat. Anybody considering Synvisc should ask their doctor how & where they are going to inject the shots, and also ask neighbors & friends for reccomendations for a good Doctor who has done their injections with good results.

1dana1

Sep 17, 2011

To: Shannon

I just had the first injection in my left knee yesterday. I'm 42 and have had 24 physical therapy sessions. This is a last resort before total knee replacement. I have already noted some very modest improvement. I'm cautiously optimistic about having a good outcome once the other two shots are done. I researched this a great deal and have noted the risks/side effects are usually minimal and serious ones very rare. I think the benefit vs risk justifies the shots.
Also, the Dr. gave one shot to numb the area first. The discomfort during was tolerable and once the numbness wore off there was no pain or discomfort at all from the injection(s).

Dana

Kaysquare

Sep 19, 2011

I guess it all depends on the surgeon giving the injections, but I've had numerous cortisone shots in my right knee over the years & also had the Synvics injections. Never, ever, were the injections painful at all. In all cases, I hardly knew the needle went in my knee. So, having injections in one's knee need not be painful at all.

I had a total knee replacement in December of 2010.....nine months ago. My only regret....that I didn't do it much sooner!

handy7rick

Oct 06, 2011

I had the Synvisc injection 2 days ago.They are sometimes given in a series,but now can be given in one injection as was mine.Yes,it was very painful because it is injected compactly into the joint.HOWEVER, after a few minutes (5 or so ) the pain began to subside .I was told to walk very little for the next TWO Days so the injection could be obsorbed into the joint and for the best results.Im told for some patients it doesnt work ,yet for others it has lasted 6 to 7 months.I think its worth the pain and possibile endurance time of 6 or 7 months.So far,mine has started to feel better after 2 days rest(Imperative).

Jim1616

Oct 27, 2011

As a last ditch effort after having orthoscopic procedures on my right knee, I agreed to let the ortho do the synvisc injection last month. Since that time, I have had more pain, and more swelling. My overall quality of life has been negativly impacted. I was a healthy and busy 55 year old man, but now the simplist activities are a chore. I am now scheduled for a total knee and feel really ripped off because of the expense of the injection. I have no doubt that the pharmaceutical reps heavily push this product to the ortho docs. Shame on them! I should have never agreed to the injection because it did not work and it cost a rediculous amount.

phyllisdlln

Nov 09, 2011

To: I'm continuing the rest of the treatment

I've had TWO separate courses of this injection. First time the final injection was torture, and provided no relief. Preparing for the second injection in the second course and am very disappointed, as the first injection last week nearly killed me. Dr used ultra sound to locate correct site but as soon as he hit it I was screaming. And that is not an exaggeration! I fear I might have to get knee replacement so I had high hopes for Synvisc. We will see if there is any improvement in the next few weeks. I say get it and see if it works for you.

josie150

Nov 12, 2011

I just got my 1rst Synvisc of 3 scheduled. They numbed me with freezing spray which was definetley sufficient. Not very painfull at all, maybe like a little bee sting kind of feeling at time of injection & for a few hours after. I am really trying to stay off of it for 48 hours. Doc said just not to overdo it or excersize but I want to be sure to maximize effectivness & absorbtion.

Bobalooey

Nov 14, 2011

To: RonMac

Ron: Your situation sounds a lot like mine, in terms of age, and the meniscus tear surgery 3 years ago. My question to you is, how did the doctors figure out that it was arthritis that was causing your pain? What tests did they perform? Thanks, Bobaloo.

Kateneu9

Nov 16, 2011

Tore my right meniscus & had arthroscopic to repair that in Spring 2010, my left knee swelled up huge one day (Oct. 2010) and severe pain, but no injury. Fortunately it was my last day of softball season and couldn't find anything wrong on my x-rays or MRI. Dr. scoped it in Jan. 2011 and said cartilage was shredded and just flaked off, torn plicae and arthritis. At the follow-up, I was told I could only do non-impact activities. I quit softball after playing for 35 years and started water aerobics and biking. Well, went in again last week because it's been clicking, popping, swelling, giving out and painful. Said he didn't want to do any more tests but he's wondering if more cartilage hasn't come off and is floating around. Tried a cortisone shot with absolutely no relief. I'm still hoping it kicks in, but I got it 10 days ago and he said if that didn't work, we'd try the Synvisc. After reading all these comments, I'm a little skeptical about it though. Any suggestions?! I am a PE teacher so I'm on my feet moving around all day long.

gunnerc1

Nov 26, 2011

To: kneeone

Hi I had the 3 synvisc injections without any relief at all. It was prescribed for osteoarthritis in my knee. Maybe my knee was too far gone to be helpful. My insurance didn't cover it so I now not only have pain in my knee but pain in my pocket! When I went for a second opinion the new orthopedic knee specialist informed me that Supartz injections work better if they will work at all.I had a partial knee replacement 4 days ago (called Makoplasty) I am hoping to have less pain and more mobility in the end. I am a nurse and I had many knee xrays, MRI's and every diagnostic test conceivable. My advice is don't live with pain it is not normal. Before I would do the injectables I would try MSM and Condroitin to see if that helps. Make sure your Ortho specialist specializes in knees and do not put this on the back burner get a diagnosis so you can know best how to proceed with help from your general physician. Keep an account of all tests, treatments, where they were done and when and if possible carry your films and reports when you visit a specialist.Pain isn't normal and the longer you learn to live with it the more time it has to damage your whole system. My knee pain led to me constantly throwing my back out and even the deterioration of the opposite knee.Also remember if your insurance doesn't cover a medication, often times it is for a good reason such as limited effectiveness. Down the road if total knee replacement is a possibility, check into the partial knee replacement. The surgery is much easier to recover from and may give you total mobility without pain. Your muscles and ligaments are preserved so the procedure is much easier for the surgeons to do in excellence. Best of luck to you in your quest for a pain free knee!

Mike1949

Nov 27, 2011

To: Lori 416

I've had 5 arthroscopic procedures on my left knee and one on the right couple with a cyst removal on the left. The cyst developed apparently because I waited "so long" for the procedure. The doctor said I had severe meniscal tearing on both knees. I recall asking him why the pain starts and how does the procedure ameliorate the situation and my particular ortho proclaimed "We don't really know!" to each question.

I am reluctant to go with another procedure on my right knee but the pain and difficulty in walking is getting very intrusive. I cam e onto this site in order to hear the dialogue about Synvisc and Im concerned that it might not be for me that I really need another scope until such a time as Ihave the knees replaced. I'm 62 and they tell me I should wait for a few more years. Which is OK with me.

I can tell you that the left knee was definitely helped by the scopes and that after each surgery pain did return after a while. They are not a long-term solution.

tisha702

Dec 18, 2011

To: kiki

yup,i did have this done. i had a knee scope in april,and injections in sept.
the only side effect i got was a low grade fever,and some zits. dr. told me it was nerves lol. but i've done great with it,and ever since. i go back to the ortho jan. just for a check up. my knee feels great. good luck

stevekneedshelp971

Jan 10, 2012

To: browneyegirl58

Steve here. I am a 56 year old snowboarder with nothing left to my left knee due to a motorcycle accident at 17, hockey through high scholl and college, a partial meniscotomy 21 years ago and now a fully enflamed arthritic knee. I was told years ago to get a knee replacement but I would not be able to get back on a snowboard or even a dirtbike and ride like I did before. Fast forward to taking a suggestion 3 years ago and trying Synvisc(3 shots). It was the miracle I had been looking for. I was able to get back on theboard and race again in New hampshire and Vermont.Last years worked just as well. Now this year....A week before Thanksgiving I went in for a preemptive series of shots before snowboard season. First shot was fine.The second shot, waqs fine until 6 hours later and my knee swelled up like a basketball. Doctor put me in a hospital and drew the flo the fluid out to test. I started getting back to normal after 2 weeks and then it was recommenede to finish the third shot with probably little or no negative effect.  within hours, the battery acid effect started and I ended up spending three weeks pretty much in a recliner on heavy painkillers.
  I am trying to get back to a normal work schedule but I am still limping and can barely make it up stairs. Last year at this time, I was shredding the back bowls of KirKwood at Lake Tahoe with my two sons on the snowboard. Today, I can't even walk to the closet to look atr them. the doctor gives me no answers just a wait and see.  It is a roll of the dice. I lost thye third time.
  This time only twp hours into it and my whole leg felt like it was filled with battery acid. My knee sweeled  t

letsroll01

Jan 12, 2012

After my third injection my body decided to reject it. My knee swelled up bigger than you could imagine. Had it drained at the ER. Enough fluid to fill a liter bottle. It was helping before this however.

Mickley511

Jan 13, 2012

I received the Synvisc shot today for the first time. The Doctor didnt say it was a series of 3, just to have a follow up with him in 2 months to see how it is. Have they changed this down to 1 injection?

Rach2165

Jan 13, 2012

Ive had several synvisc injections. Each one worked well but relief was shorter with each one 1st one a couple months now maybe 1 week Getting knee replaced in 2 weeks....

CarolAnnMiWuk

Jan 17, 2012

To: browneyegirl58

I have had three (times)of injections now...roughly one year apart...around 10 months I got some pain back and by one year was back to the same ole same old but that is a nice long time. This last time, however has not yet kicked in for whatever reason and they are pretty much the same as they were, only slightly better. I have had knee pain for 25 years and it is pretty severe, they say I am not very bone on bone but pain perception varies greatly and apparently I think it hurts a lot (heck, I KNOW it hurts a lot). I got a good amount of time out of it and am not sorry I did it.

dgcpa

Jan 17, 2012

Round 3 began today.
Each round (3 shots per round) 6 months apart.
So far so good.
I am reading all these horror stories.
Hope to get through this round then maybe look into the AROD/KOBE treatment.

mtc4820

Jan 19, 2012

To: All

I also have received Synvisc or Orthovisc injections for years and had no major post reactions. I experienced long term pain relief. The expertise of the practitioner is important. Usually the PA or CNP are better than the MD

On my Ortho's recommendation I received Synvisc I 10 days ago in both knees. The injections were not particularly painful but within 6 hours both knees were swollen twice their size. Swelling also occurred in thighs and calf areas. The pain has been the worst I have ever experienced and I was unable to walk or sleep for a week. Slowly improving. No more Synvisc I for me, even if later the results end up being positive. I'll consider the three shots again if I recover from this experience. TC

lendjonas

Jan 28, 2012

To: Mickley511

yes synvisc one is the latest ha treatment.i just got the treatment yesterday.only one injection required.i felt pain from the pressure buildup initial and it took my about a half an hour before i was able to leave the doctors office.i was instructed to bend my knees to as to allow the synvisc gel to circulate more thoroughly within the knee joint. no significant pain for me a day later but i have been off my feet. i had treatment in both knees. they say swelllin and fluid build up could happen but none so far and i am not doing anything strenuous to bring it on.my doc said 48 hrs after treatment, i could resume to normal activities.

mharper42

Jan 28, 2012

To: all

I had Synvisc injection by orthopedics Dr yesterday. Apparently there is just 1 injection in his practice, not the 3 that I have heard about. I felt no pain during the injection, due to the chilling spray & local pain deadener shot. I have had no adverse effects. Not much change to my mild knee pain yet, but I was told to expect up to 2 wks for noticeable improvement. I am 68 and hoping Synvisc will keep me mobile until I am fully retired.

mharper42

Jan 28, 2012

To: kcm55

Have you tried using a knee brace to stabilize the joint and make it easier to walk? I have several different braces that have helped me tremendously. I am talking about OTC braces, ranging from an $8 Ace (one of the best, BTW) to a $25 Futuro with side structures that hold the knee very securely.

I don't have debilitating knee pain, and I am able to do most of my work by telecomputing. But if I have to go to the office I wear a knee brace. Then I am confident I can walk into, out of, and wherever I need to go inside the building or even out to lunch.

cubed668

Jan 30, 2012

To: ALL

I've gotten the injections (3) many times in the last 15 years the freedom from pain lasts about 3 to 4 years. I have had so much relief from the pain that my mother started to get them. PS the injections hurt like hell or they arnt doing them right

no1pennstate

Feb 05, 2012

To: cubed668

Just trying to provide information based on my experience with synvisc as I've learned that this is a very individual experience all the way around. I had the series of 3 and the amount of pain that you will or will not experience has to do with many different factors such as your individual pain tollerance, any swelling in the joint at the time of injection and the person giving the injection.

The injections didn't bother me at all, but that's me and I've lived with knee pain for 30 years and multiple surgery's done on both knees. I got no relief for 7 weeks and really thought that I was going to be one of those that it couldn't help, but almost overnight I was able to quit taking perscription pain meds to try and sleep through the night and for the last 3 weeks I'm able to sleep more than 4 hours and can manage the pain without any medications at all. Every day I wake up in the morning I'm greatful that it's working now to the point where I have begun to work out to strenghten the muscles and loose weight to help the joint all that I can. This won't work for everyone, but I believe it's worth a shot (or three).

Paramedic100

Feb 07, 2012

To: kikko

I had my first injection of Synvisc in November 2011. To say that the results were life altering is an understatement! Hope it works for you as well! Have to say that the injection is a bit uncomfortable but worth the pain. I suggest that you have someone experienced (Orthopedic Surgeon) perform the injection. Not a procedure for a rookie.

Hupp61

Feb 19, 2012

To: Shannon388

Hi Shannon, your story sound very similar to mine. I hope you get this as I see that it was written some time ago. I hope you can tell me an up to date version of your knee journey. Cheers Geoff

Florencekaplan

Feb 26, 2012

To: browneyegirl58

Hi....I have had an MRI on my right knee and it turned out to be Bakers cyst. I have had miniscus surgery and am in pain when I walk up the stairs and I seem to be limping. I went to see a specialist and he gave me a cortosone shot that I feel caused the bakers cyst. My new surgeon recommends synvisc one.....I am afraid to take it...what do you suggest?

michelle2784

Mar 02, 2012

To: Paramedic100

Hi, when you got the SYNVISC injection did it hurt? Im getting that in my left knee next week and im very nervous about it. I dont deal with pain very well.
please write back or email: ***@****

If anyone eltes can help please email.

thanks michelle

Vili

Mar 06, 2012

To: michelle2784

I have OA and had OATS surgery 5 years ago and I was doing very well. 2.5 months ago I injured the surgical area and have a crack in the cartellige. I had my Synvisc One injection 13 days ago. The surgeon used a spray to freeze the area of the injection. No pain, just a little pressure. I don't see a big difference other than the sharp pain I felt when I stepped is now more dull and mild but I still have pain and stiffness in that knee, still using a cane and a brace to walk longer distance and longer for me right now is more than 10 feet. I used to do jogging, cycling, playing tennis ... not able to do it yet. I was told to check back with the doctor in 4 weeks if still have the pain. At this point it has not helped much but I am still hoping that it will have a better effect within the next 20 days.

GETFSHN

Mar 12, 2012

To: kneeone

Me too, I saw great results after my first injection. So 1 1/2 yrs. after I get to do it again. So anything to stave off a knee replacement. I got my first today and can't wait to get the next two and get to play world class ball again.Sonny Covin. Google name my doctor Dr. Hirji doctor of radiology we do all the injections using the x ray machine then he inserts a fluid that can be seen with the machine to make sure it goes in the right place in the knee and then he inserts the synvisc.

BADD777

Mar 27, 2012

To: Kikko

Synvisc injections work very well in my opinion. I am now looking into getting the injections again. I got my original injections in 2007 and I haven't had need of another dose until now in 2012.

Badd777

litleeneg47

Apr 17, 2012

To: michelle2784

hi i had one jab about 9 months ago, excellent response no pain at all, just recently am just starting to get a liitle pain again, i will have no hesitation in going back for another
gened

Ronnyballgame

Apr 18, 2012

To: Ronnyballgame

Having the Synvisc One injection next week. I am a 46 year old male that has, for the past few years only been able to exercise (very little) when my knees did not hurt. I recently rediscovered golf, and my goal this year is to walk all 18 holes. It also has really been bad with two active boys, 13 and 6 years old. I had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee in 2008 and then on both knees in Dec 2011. The pain is about a 5 on a daily basis, never less. I am hoping that this will help me manage the pain before my after 50 knee replacement.

chicken58

Apr 20, 2012

finished the series of 3 yesterday, today my knee feels a little better, not so much pain can walk without limping. My doc used the freezing spray and a lido injection. The shot was really not painful. Keeping my fingers crossed for a good out come with the synvisc. But sometimes i get this urge to crow and scratch in the dirt, hahaha

pumpkinseed65

Apr 25, 2012

To: zama270

How funny! I see those commercials all the time lol. I get my Synvisc 1 on Monday 4/30. I had meniscus tear and surgery 2 months ago. I'm still in a great deal of pain and popping Vicodin daily. I sure hope it work :D.

pumpkinseed65

Apr 25, 2012

To: chicken58

Whew!! Glad to hear it didn't hurt much. I get mine on 4/30 and I'm a bit chicken but anything has to be better than limping around

Painintheknees

Apr 29, 2012

To: Kaysquare

Thank you so much for your posting on knee replacements. I am just 50 and facing a strong possibity of a knee replacement. I feel encouragement from your posting! Thank you!

patti1118

Apr 30, 2012

To: Patti M

I had my first synvisc 1 shot about 3 1/2 weeks ago. I did not know about the possible reactions. My knee has been swelled up since. Does anyone know how long this will be like this? I elevated my knee, iced it and have been on steroids for 2 weeks. Help! I need some advice. Hopefully someone will be out there like me and tell me that the swelling will go down soon :(

Terri2696

May 28, 2012

To: All

I have been reading all the comments on this website about the synvisc injections and I'm so happy for those its been the answer. Unfortunately, for me just another route of complications. My knee swelled, the pain has worsened and now my other knee and lower back are being affected. To me, these expensive shots are only a detour from having knee replacement!

FLSmile

10 hours

To: All

I get my treatments from the VA and am on my third round of shots in two years. Yes, for the first 2-3 days after the shots they hurt like the dickens, especially after the second one for some reason. I can barely walk for a day or so. It's also not always pain, just a mushy feeling. But then it's wonderful. I'm virtually pain free and can do anything. I was injured 32 years ago in a car accident in the Air Force at 19 and my knees went into the dash in a head on collision. I've had a level 2-3 pain since with spikes to 8-9 weekly depending on activity (I don't slow down). I also had half my thyroid removed and due to complications balooned up to 250 lbs, which I have been fighting unsuccessfully to lose for 15 years so that just puts more stress on my knees. OA set in during my 20's so I just learned to live with it and move on with my life. The VA tells me I can do the shots every 6 months for 8 to 10 years. By then I'll be in my 60's. Considering they told me at 19 I wouldn't be walking in 10 years if I refused surgery (which I did) I think I'm doing pretty good. I'm putting off any surgical option as long as possible. I figure the longer I wait the better the options will be!

xJimmy

7 hours

I have had similar problems in my right knee. Multiple surgeries, OA now, weak painful all the time. Had cortizone shots with minimal results. Had Synvisc 1 shot 4 months ago. The shot was extremely painful. I was on crutches a couple days after the shot unable to put weight on my right leg. After taking anti-inflammatories things improved slightly. I am now 4 months out of the shot and had NO pain relief what so ever. The knee is much worse than before. I have pain in the shot area that wasn't there before. When I press on the left side of my right knee on the bone pain shoots through my knee. I believe the doctor did the shot incorrectly. I am now out of options and too young for knee replacement. I would NEVER get this shot again.

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