Hyaluronan and Swelling: What Users Say (Page 2)

• don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I had the hyaluronan injection on Monday for arthritis (the injection itself was the worst pain I have ever had). By the end of the day, my foot and toes were swollen, very painful to walk. Today is Friday, I can't walk on my foot. I had to crawl to the bathroom last night. I went to my primary care physician, he said I did not have a blood clot and that it had to be from the injection, which is 'very thick.' I talked to another person that had the EXACT reaction. DON'T get this injection. I have looked up the side effects, as this reaction is nowhere on this list, however, it should be. My friend and I cannot be the only two people in the world this has happened to."

• ser...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2023

Hyaluronan for Osteoarthritis "I have been crippled with severe pain since I got this shot 6 weeks ago. I cannot walk, play tennis, or golf. It is swollen and burns up and down my leg. The surgeon does not seem to be concerned, but my life has been at a standstill. I got it to hold me over until my knee replacement in November. The pain is debilitating, nothing works. If I stand on my feet for any length of time, then the pain is severe. RA doctor has put me on a tapered heavy dose of prednisone, also not working. BEWARE!"

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

Hyaluronan 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

Hyaluronan 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!"

• Mic...
• June 11, 2017

Hyaluronan 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."

• Ell...
• August 27, 2015

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

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

Hyaluronan 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."

• Dee...
• November 3, 2018

Hyaluronan for Osteoarthritis "I am 4 weeks out after my 3rd and last injection. My knees are swollen and the pain is much worse. I am very disappointed. I can't take opioids."