Reviewer: pincushion, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have moderate osteo arthritis in both knees. I got the injections done to both knees at the same office visit. It worked very well on my left knee within one week. My right knee still has some pain, but it has decreased, and it has been one month since the injections. The orthopedic Dr. who did them said that Zilretta can take up to a month to even work, and you need the injections repeated ever ... Show Full Comment

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I have moderate osteo arthritis in both knees. I got the injections done to both knees at the same office visit. It worked very well on my left knee within one week. My right knee still has some pain, but it has decreased, and it has been one month since the injections. The orthopedic Dr. who did them said that Zilretta can take up to a month to even work, and you need the injections repeated every 6 to 8 months. So one month to even work, then repeat in as little as 6 months. My cost, after my insurance paid was over $2,000.00 So, basically one grand per knee, for something that is neither a quick fix, and is not long lasting at all. I would not do injections again and would opt instead for laparoscopy surgery if available. Since osteo arthritis is degenerative, I'm sure a total knee replacement is in my future. I gave 2 stars on ease of use since the injections were painful to get. In fact, my pain initially got worse after the injections. Think twice before doing this. It's very short lived and very expensive.
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Reviewer: marianna, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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i as satisfied with some pain relief -I have had 2 injections so far 4 mos apart I ave heard FDA HASAPPROVED this drug for more than 1 injection to be paid by medicare is this true??

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i as satisfied with some pain relief -I have had 2 injections so far 4 mos apart I ave heard FDA HASAPPROVED this drug for more than 1 injection to be paid by medicare is this true??
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Reviewer: topcat, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Left knee is bone to bone on inside. This is my 3 time to get the treatment. Works very well for 9 weeks. The tenth week a lot worse and by week 11 back to original bad pain and as bad as it ever was. Problem is Medicare will not pay except every 3 months for the injection and the Dr. will not even give an appointment for it until after the 3 months has passed. I cannot afford to pay for it as ... Show Full Comment

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Left knee is bone to bone on inside. This is my 3 time to get the treatment. Works very well for 9 weeks. The tenth week a lot worse and by week 11 back to original bad pain and as bad as it ever was. Problem is Medicare will not pay except every 3 months for the injection and the Dr. will not even give an appointment for it until after the 3 months has passed. I cannot afford to pay for it as it is very expensive. While it has repeatedly worked perfectly for 10 weeks I still have to suffer for weeks to wait for medicare to pay for another injection. They need to change this and pay for it when it is needed again.
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Reviewer: Gator Bob, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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67 year old male. The inside of both knees are worn out. After 1 week,of getting a shot in both knees, I felt like Superman. Walking, hiking, mountain climbing, working on and off my knees. After 4 months discomfort began to come back, after another 2 weeks, a big decline and then back to the total discomfort I had before the shot. Now at 5 months, I am looking for a doctor to give me a shot in bo ... Show Full Comment

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67 year old male. The inside of both knees are worn out. After 1 week,of getting a shot in both knees, I felt like Superman. Walking, hiking, mountain climbing, working on and off my knees. After 4 months discomfort began to come back, after another 2 weeks, a big decline and then back to the total discomfort I had before the shot. Now at 5 months, I am looking for a doctor to give me a shot in both knees again. Hoping for the same great experience I had with the first shots. Medicare and supplement insurance paid for it in full.
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have had more problems since having the injections in both knees, I had to go to my primary care doctor twice because apparently I had an allergic reaction to this drug. First my heart and swelling of my knees...then I though I had the flu but I had a flu shot and didnt have the flu...sore throat, sinus issues, rash, headache. I was worse and can barely walk sometimes...my knees lock up so I hav ... Show Full Comment

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I have had more problems since having the injections in both knees, I had to go to my primary care doctor twice because apparently I had an allergic reaction to this drug. First my heart and swelling of my knees...then I though I had the flu but I had a flu shot and didnt have the flu...sore throat, sinus issues, rash, headache. I was worse and can barely walk sometimes...my knees lock up so I have to get up and then sit constantly. I knew after the 1st right knee was done, but my doctor insisted I do the 2nd knee even though I told him no.
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