User Reviews & Ratings - HYALURONIC ACID
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Current Rating: 5
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Hyaluronan injections have been a miracle for me. I have severe osteoarthritis in one knee and was told five years ago by three different orthopedists that total knee replacement was my only effective option. But one other surgeon suggested that I at least try hyaluronan injections as they have proven beneficial for a minority of patient. I have since received an injection every six months (origin. Show Full Comment
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Hyaluronan injections have been a miracle for me. I have severe osteoarthritis in one knee and was told five years ago by three different orthopedists that total knee replacement was my only effective option. But one other surgeon suggested that I at least try hyaluronan injections as they have proven beneficial for a minority of patient. I have since received an injection every six months (originally Synvisc-One and more recently Monovisc) and I am virtually pain-free despite speed walking 10-15 miles per week. I have learned that the skill of the physician administering the injection is paramount as getting the syringe into the synovial capsule demands both experience and prior examination of a recent imaging of the joint. I realize this treatment will not stave off surgery indefinitely; but, knee replacement is a rapidly advancing technology (makoplasty as an example) and if hyaluronan injections can buy my a few more years than maybe by then knee replacement will have advanced to where a single surgery can last a lifetime.
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Reason for taking: Osteoarthritis
3/14/2017 4:12:50 PM
Reviewer: Reba, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
Current Rating: 4
Current Rating: 4
Current Rating: 4
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5 yrs.w/bone on bone OA. Shots in both knees every 4-6 months. Can walk easily w/no assistance 1 week after last shot. I learned that you need to MOVE so that the HA stuff really gets into your joints nooks and crannies. Reduces or eliminates my backup pain meds of Naproxen Sodium. I rarely take the meds and opt for therapy and light massage. It's called pain management. I also drink 1/4 tsp. Show Full Comment
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5 yrs.w/bone on bone OA. Shots in both knees every 4-6 months. Can walk easily w/no assistance 1 week after last shot. I learned that you need to MOVE so that the HA stuff really gets into your joints nooks and crannies. Reduces or eliminates my backup pain meds of Naproxen Sodium. I rarely take the meds and opt for therapy and light massage. It's called pain management. I also drink 1/4 tsp. of HA gel w/water several times a week when I'm getting close to or due for my next series of shots, it helps!
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Reason for taking: Osteoarthritis
3/10/2017 7:11:31 AM
Reviewer: Mol, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
Current Rating: 3
Current Rating: 3
Current Rating: 3
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I get my second shots in the knees today, 3rd shots next week.
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I get my second shots in the knees today, 3rd shots next week.
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Reason for taking: Osteoarthritis
3/9/2017 11:46:35 AM
Reviewer: Euflexxa, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
Brand Product: Other
Current Rating: 5
Current Rating: 5
Current Rating: 5
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Mine was an injection in the knee which many people do not like but I had instant relief. I could not bend my knee without great pain and was limping and throwing my back out. In short very miserable. Relief 1st shot of three needed. Instant relief.
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Mine was an injection in the knee which many people do not like but I had instant relief. I could not bend my knee without great pain and was limping and throwing my back out. In short very miserable. Relief 1st shot of three needed. Instant relief.
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9 people found this review helpful.
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Reason for taking: Osteoarthritis