Monovisc and Stiffness: What Users Say

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "So today is my 1st day with this, and as long as I don't move much, I'm pretty ok, not much pain. When I got the injection today, it wasn't painful because I was given a numbing shot 1st, then the gel injection. There was a lot of pressure, which was really uncomfortable but not really painful. Now that the numbing med has worn off, just trying to stand up is a big issue. Also, trying to bend my knees is painful as well. My doc did say that it would be really stiff and possibly painful, but to take some OTC pain relief and to ice my knees to help. The icing of my knees does help, and I find myself just trying to bend them a few times every hour so they don't get too stiff, but getting up from the bed and the amount of bend needed is very painful. I'll come back and update my review in a few days."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I received Monovisc three weeks ago. The injection itself did not hurt. It was administered by an orthopedic surgeon. For the first week, I did not notice any difference in the pain. Trying to be patient. On the second week, the back of my knee began swelling and was feeling stiff. By the third week, I am almost crippled. I cannot bend my knee, it is very swollen, and I am in excruciating pain. Calling the doctor tomorrow. After reading so many reviews, I really regret my decision to try Monovisc."

• Bob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 16, 2024

For Osteoarthritis "I have used Monovisc about three years ago and pain free for a year and a half. Switched doctors and tried Orthovisc injections, which are given once a week for 3 weeks. Had headaches for 3 weeks and knees stayed stiff for 4 weeks. Could not play golf. Lasted about 9 months, though, but did not like the initial procedure. Tried Durolane, which was terrible. Headaches, knee pain, and only lasted 2 months. Went back to my doctor and requested Monovisc. It has been 5 days since my injections in both knees, and no headache and slight discomfort, stiffness in both knees, which is gone in four days. Looking forward to a year and a half of painless knees. I see people complain about painful injections. That is because the doctor is in a hurry or doing a poor job. A good doctor gives injections pain-free."

• bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "My knees are ready for replacement, but I wanted to stretch it out a couple more years. I had ortho surgery in Aug of '20. In October, I received injections (painless for me). I had ups and downs for pain, but now in December, they are better than they were. They are both stiff in the evening, but I can get eight hours of work out of them with Tylenol and Celebrex. I had my doubts after reading these reviews. I have my second set in January."

• kne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I had my 1st injection of Monovisc yesterday. After 2 previous doctors recommended knee replacement without even ordering an MRI. My current physician did. The injection hurt going in, and that night my leg was stiff. I was thinking I made a mistake. Today I feel a little better, but reading the comments posted is giving me more confidence it will work out. We'll see on Monday when I go back to therapy."

• 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."

• 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."

• Ell...
• August 27, 2015

For Osteoarthritis "My knee is worse since receiving the one shot 3 months ago. It is always swollen and stiff."