Reviewer: looker, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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it take a few days before i can feel some relief, but the pain is lessing.

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it take a few days before i can feel some relief, but the pain is lessing.
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Reviewer: tedstir, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I'm almost 67 & I've worked out for most of my adult life & still work out. I've had two arthroscopies on my right knee & my left knee is arthritic. I had orthovisc shots nine months ago & am about to get seconds shots for the second time. For me: fifteen seconds of pain The shot) is worth nine months of relative pain freedom & being able to go to the gym & bei ... Show Full Comment

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I'm almost 67 & I've worked out for most of my adult life & still work out. I've had two arthroscopies on my right knee & my left knee is arthritic. I had orthovisc shots nine months ago & am about to get seconds shots for the second time. For me: fifteen seconds of pain The shot) is worth nine months of relative pain freedom & being able to go to the gym & being active.
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Reviewer: Vicki, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have only had 2 of the 3 injections. I do have an aching pain in the knee afterwards. I hate needles so this was a huge experience for me. Luckily my Dr. is excellent and understanding. The injections are not near as bad as I thought they would be. Just a little discomfort for 10-15 seconds. For me the anticipation is worse. I have not yet seen alot of improvement in the knee but am very ... Show Full Comment

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I have only had 2 of the 3 injections. I do have an aching pain in the knee afterwards. I hate needles so this was a huge experience for me. Luckily my Dr. is excellent and understanding. The injections are not near as bad as I thought they would be. Just a little discomfort for 10-15 seconds. For me the anticipation is worse. I have not yet seen alot of improvement in the knee but am very hopeful that this will delay a replacement. I feel it was worth a try.
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Reviewer: painintheknee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Hi, first off, EVERYONE, is differant. This knee of mine was first injured 40 years ago, and I have been living with and treating it for that many years. That being said: 02/06/09 I have recieved my 3rd injection. Im on day 1 after that 3rd injection. Hard to know now. First 48 hours-WOW they mean it.Limit your use, or you WILL feel it! My doctor mentioned using a cane for support. I how ... Show Full Comment

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Hi, first off, EVERYONE, is differant. This knee of mine was first injured 40 years ago, and I have been living with and treating it for that many years. That being said: 02/06/09 I have recieved my 3rd injection. Im on day 1 after that 3rd injection. Hard to know now. First 48 hours-WOW they mean it.Limit your use, or you WILL feel it! My doctor mentioned using a cane for support. I however have been using a walker, and found it safer and more steady. By 36 hours I dont need anything. I have experianced swelling at injection site and in the area, that ice helps with. On day 4or5 after injection,I am able to use the knee normaly on the stairs, ginger-ly. Day 6 has been much better, but late afternoons, I have felt more pain.I also dont feel comfortable pressing the brake peddle in the car either, until day 5. I am very much looking forward now to no more injections and contiuned strength returning. I also look forward to water therapy and classes, and returing to my active lifestyle. I really HATE to sit still, as does my black lab, Kona. So again we are looking forward to the days and months ahead. My doctor has had many patients that have had pain relief and returned mobility for 6 to 18months! Thats a gamble Im willing to take! Good luck to all others out there with their healing. BTW, heat feels good too, and helps before I go to bed for the night!
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Reviewer: mainemac, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After 1st shot I had what felt like a walnut behind my kneecap. VERY PAINFUL Didn't want other 2 shots. Dr. said I would owe him $500 because Medicare only paid for full 3 shots. I relented, and after 2nd shot was on crutches. Pressure on knee was excrutiating. Third shot din't help and now use cane and legs swollen, had blood clot and leg muscles tight as a drum.

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After 1st shot I had what felt like a walnut behind my kneecap. VERY PAINFUL Didn't want other 2 shots. Dr. said I would owe him $500 because Medicare only paid for full 3 shots. I relented, and after 2nd shot was on crutches. Pressure on knee was excrutiating. Third shot din't help and now use cane and legs swollen, had blood clot and leg muscles tight as a drum.
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