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

[Gemuruh]

Why 3 injections then ?

[Gemuruh]

How old are you ?

[Gemuruh]

How old are you ?

[Biloowalia]

Hi i am 52 male got synvisc one in both knees and get sewere side effects . One month now i am unable to walk or stand according to specialist i have to wait more then month to clear effect. But i am going bad and more bad unbeleveable pains disscomfort stiffness. What should i do

[2_many_plants]

I am  a 57yo woman that was diagnosed with OA in November 2014. in both knees.  Unfortunately  that was when I lost my insurance.. By May 2015 the pain was significant, around  a 7-8.  In June I went to an Ortho Dr and got Xrays and a cortisone shot in each knee at a cost of $250.00 per knee, the total amount for the services was 726.00. The shots did help for a few weeks but my left knee pain returned.  Went back to Ortho Dr at the end of June and got a cortisone shot in my left knee. ($360. 00.)  My Ortho charges 250.00 for each shot. At that time I asked him if I can get pharmacy assistance from the maker of synvisc would he provide a RX.  Synvisc costs 594.00 per shot at my DR's office if you pay out of pocket. I was approved and  the shots were sent to my DR's office free of charge.  My DR charged me the amount that Medicare pays for injections. (56.00) . First injection  on July 13 and it worked very well. Second shot June 20 made my knees feel tight and  painful.
Third shot June 27, left my knees inflamed,  tight, stiff and painful. The Synvisc in my right knee tried to ooze out at the injection site. This led me to wonder why Synvisc is one size fits all, surely my knees cannot hold as much volume as a male. Anyway the Dr had told me it takes 6 weeks for the Synvisc to work.  I am hoping and praying it does work. .

[2_many_plants]

I am  a 57yo woman that was diagnosed with OA in November 2014. in both knees.  Unfortunately  that was when I lost my insurance.. By May 2015 the pain was significant, around  a 7-8.  In June I went to an Ortho Dr and got Xrays and a cortisone shot in each knee at a cost of $250.00 per knee, the total amount for the services was 726.00. The shots did help for a few weeks but my left knee pain returned.  Went back to Ortho Dr at the end of June and got a cortisone shot in my left knee. ($360. 00.)  My Ortho charges 250.00 for each shot. At that time I asked him if I can get pharmacy assistance from the maker of synvisc would he provide a RX.  Synvisc costs 594.00 per shot at my DR's office if you pay out of pocket. I was approved and  the shots were sent to my DR's office free of charge.  My DR charged me the amount that Medicare pays for injections. (56.00) . First injection  on July 13 and it worked very well. Second shot June 20 made my knees feel tight and  painful.
Third shot June 27, left my knees inflamed,  tight, stiff and painful. The Synvisc in my right knee tried to ooze out at the injection site. This led me to wonder why Synvisc is one size fits all, surely my knees cannot hold as much volume as a male. Anyway the Dr had told me it takes 6 weeks for the Synvisc to work.  I am hoping and praying it does work. .

[jettjake]

Is any one out there having a problem getting there snyvic one injectios?I have been getting the injections for 5 yrs and this is the first time my doctors office tells me that they still do not have the shot in as of 2 months ago.