Monovisc and Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "My doctor indicated I could no longer get cortisone injections and suggested the Monovisc. OHIP does not cover the cost of $790. I was in so much daily pain and sleep deprivation I gave in to getting the injections in both knees. What a mistake - the first three days I had so much swelling, pain, and stiffness I couldn't even get around. It is now a month later, and I am struggling daily with the pain and stiffness. I was in better shape before the injections. My neck, back, and hip are hurting due to hobbling around. I have called my doctor and begged for cortisone for some relief. I need sleep."

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "Got the Monovisc injections in both knees in the morning. By the evening, I was in so much pain, I thought something had been botched. The swelling was incredible, and I couldn't walk without two canes. The next day, the swelling had come down a bit, and one knee felt no better than pre-injection, and the other still felt much worse. After a few days, the swelling has now come down, and both feel a bit better than pre-injection. The doctor says that it will take about two weeks for the pain to subside, then things should be stable for a while. I am looking forward to getting around without my cane!"

• ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I got a painless shot at the end of March 2018, and I had relief for about a month. Since then (June), my knee has steadily worsened... pain, stiffness, waking up at night to apply an ice pack."

• Mic...
• June 11, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "Had shot 5/16/2017, felt instant relief after the 3rd day. As of 6/10/2017, I am noticing pain and swelling again. Sad... was hoping it would have lasted longer."

• Arn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "The drug was painless, with no swelling after the first injection, but wore off in 4 months. SynviscOne lasts 6 months. I will return to that, despite pain and swelling the first day of treatment."

• Did...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I took Monovisc after trying steroid injections, but the pain increased dramatically. Affected my work, sleep, etc. Increased pain meds and still no relief."