Has anyone had the Synvisc injections?

[Kikko]

I have had left knee problems for at least 4 years now.  Dr. has given me quite a few injections into the knee.  Now he is suggesting Synvisc injections. This is injected once a week for three weeks and is supposed to provide up to 6 months of knee pain relief. I was wondering if anyone has had this treatment and if there are any side effects from it?  And does it really work and last as long as they claim?????  Thanks,  Kikko

[Rach9557]

I am 16 and had 3 Synvisc shots at the beginning of the year in 2015 and I had very high hopes that the shots would help. I had a knee injury and they were supposed to make the pain go away. Everyone I know that have had the shots day they worked like a dream and were amazing. I did not have the same results. I still have the exact same amount of pain and what feels like a sore/painful spot where the shots were given. My first shot felt like a simple, nearly painless shot. The next two shots were given by a different doctor and hurt VERY badly. Is the sore spot normal almost 3 months later?

[Branson65616]

I'm a believer in Synvisc I, for sure.  Had my first injections which resulted in no real pain, only a little 'pressure' in the knee joint.  It was almost 2 years before I needed another set of injections.  This round produced relief for about 18 months, and I had a third set of injections.  That was nearly a year ago, and I am starting to feel the pain returning.  None have been particularly painful, one have had any adverse after effects and have only experienced a 'cushiony;' feeling in my knees a few days after each set of injections. which wasn't painful or unpleasant, just 'different'.  I have little doubt that, without Synvisc I I would have already been either a cripple, or would have had to have knee replacement surgery.  As far as I am concerned, this stuff is wonderful, and I recommend it to any of my friends who talk about having knee pain.  At this point, I look forward to getting the injections, because I know the pain relief they bring.  

[bjnew]

I will be 77 (female) this summer and have had these injections for the past three or four years at intervals of 6 to 8 months apart. I still have some cartilage in knees but definitely arthritis and the injections (done professionally by a Sports Medicine M D Vanderbilt) are quite effective. They have enabled me to keep walking and do yard work and mow my yard with riding mower and walk my dog. After I get them, I forget when walking that I even have knee problem. That is good! I would certainly recommend the Synvisc One. My physical therapist recommended the procedure and the Dr. Make sure you get a good Dr.

[Maydayxx]

I had synvisc courses of three injections for three weeks absolutely brilliant, but had to have a knee replacement op eventually, but now i am trying to get synvisc for my left knee

[Rjw1972]

Hi there, i had my first ever Synvisc injection today and really live in hope that it works. I'm 42 and in desperate need of a double knee replacement due to the severe arthritis in them. Due to my previous knee operations and screw holes in my tibia a replacement cannot be done as the tibia will fracture. So this is it. I'll keep you posted. Any suggestions on what to do exercise wise or anything to help Synvisc work  best post needle?

[SuzieQDake]

Working on getting my third injection on Friday....after the first one I had relief of pain in my knee...today things are the same...pretty much like having a new knew..no pain at all...Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones.  I am careful and don't over do but walking now is so much better than having every step feel like being stabbed with a knife!  I am female and just turning 68 next week.