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I had the injections - three - one week apart for each. I had no side effects. The shot is uncomfortable, but bearable - I felt a lot of pressure, but due to the prep they spray on, no real pain. Actually, it was very uncomfortable, but as soon as she was through, the discomfort went away. I do remember a feeling of "fullness" in the knee after the first one. My knee bends much more smoothly now, and I can get up and down much much easier. Yes, I would have it done again, if and when I needed it. I understand it's not a permanent fix, but much more comfortable than the TKR, which my ortho said would be the next step if the pain shot he gave me didn't work. My rheumy was the one to give me the injections. I say, go for it. Loujean On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:50:56 -0500, "Hoosier" wrote: > Would like to hear from anyone who has had the hyalagan injections -- >side effects, how painful, outcome, would you do again. I am considering in >future but skeptical of results as my knee juts inward. If it were straight >and hurt I would be more apt to think it might work. > Dr said it is not bone on bone yet, but outside has lost most of padding. >He is not pushing, just offering. Though I have RA my new rheumatologist >said knee was from osteo. >PD >
Thanks for reply. Mine would be 5 weekly injections. I am pretty well used to pain and if it would help would do it. I know a replacement will eventually have to be done and would just as soon do it and get over with but ortho surgeon wants to wait. Glad it helped you. PD
Yes...I had all five shots.....felt pretty good while the shots were being adminstrated...but two weeks after the completition I was back to square one! I had rheum....ended up having the knee replaced, which was a breeze, should of done it on the get-go instead of fooling around... -Bill Related Discussion: Important? Raising Hopes Towards Cure For Diabetics Type 1? Stem cell treatment reverses diabetes: researchers/Treating Diabetes In Argentine With Adult Stem Cells (3 posts) Vitamins 100% Risk Free (1 posts) Longevity and Health (1 posts) Get rid of Arthritis through Ayurveda (3 posts) Top Discussions From Our Archives "Vioxx recall is a real pain for many arthritis patients" if you have a medical problem, discuss here Re: Arthritis Free for life???? Other Discussion Categories Diabetes Symptoms Health Care Policy Health Care Providers HMO
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