Monovisc and Back Pain: What Users Say

• pol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "Had bilateral arthroscopies in both knees due to meniscus tear and wear and tear 9 weeks ago. Very slow recovery, and to 'speed' things up, the consultant suggested gel injections. A week ago, he injected one shot in both knees - it was not very painful - but a few hours later, my knees felt like they were on fire and surrounded by a very tight bandage. My knee pain is much worse now, also experiencing backache and feel fast heartbeat. I have woken up a few times in the night with extreme pain, unable to find a comfortable position for my legs and back. I so regret having those injections - never again - and hope that at some stage things will go back to 'normal'. I wish I could turn back the clock."

• Nea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I had a Monovisc shot to my knee less than one month ago, I am having knee pain, extreme warmth, and joint pain with back pain. This is my first time getting this shot, and not a very good outcome so far. I made an appointment to see my doctor."

• Hik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I hike a lot, and as I have gotten older, 51, my knees have been increasingly painful. I went to the doc about 6 weeks ago and had pictures taken. They are basically bone on bone. So they suggested we try Monovisc, anything to avoid knee replacement, right? It's been 4 weeks of just absolute pain. The knee pain was easier for me to withstand. Currently, I still have knee pain, and as an added bonus, I have hip and back pain as well now. The pain has gotten so bad I can barely walk without stabbing pain, and if I sit for more than 15 minutes, I can barely get back up. Motrin is doing me no good currently, I have an appointment to go back to the doc in 2 days, so hopefully they can do something to fix this nightmare. I feel it is only fair to add this: If the doc had told me there was a 40% chance I'd be in this much pain from getting the injection, I still would have tried it. I don't blame the doc, and I don't blame Monovisc."