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Monovisc and Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

Reviews for Monovisc

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  • 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!"

6 / 10
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  • 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."

2 / 10
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  • 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."

7 / 10
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  • 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."

3 / 10
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  • 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."

1 / 10
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