Hylan g-f 20 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Tri...
• March 2, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "This injection is only effective if you have mild arthritis. If you have almost no cartilage left, it is useless. I wish I had known this before I tried this injection. I have moderate-severe arthritis and got a week or two of relief."

• jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I had my first Synvisc-One injections in both knees 4 weeks ago. Had the recheck with the ortho today. Pain improvement took 3 days. Some mild heat and swelling the day after, but didn't last long. Injection site was a bit painful for about 3 to 4 days, but completely tolerable. The doctor's projection is that I should get 6 months out of these injections. These injections help me tremendously! My knees aren't 100%, but never will be again anyway. My mobility and pain level improvement is easily 60%, if not a bit more. I'm thrilled! The ortho specialist has recommended bicycle or elliptical as appropriate exercise. Very happy there has been this much improvement in such a short time!"

• Pau...
• February 14, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "Just got done with Synvisc One shots in both knees. This is totally worth it. Knees feel great and pain is just about gone. I can start getting back to walking with a regular gait again. Been doing this for about 5 years now. Synvisc never fails."

• wif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I had a Synvisc-One shot 10 days ago. Was so looking forward to it as the cortisone shot I had gotten before it lasted a short 2 months. I had tried earlier to have the shot, but Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield would not approve it 'til I tried other options. So then the cortisone was done. Then they approved it. It was a pain through Wellmark. And a bigger pain when the Synvisc-One was done. Excruciating pain! Thought I was gonna pass out! Barely made it to my car. I am in much pain. Can't bend my knee. Shooting pain from the tip of my toe to my butt. I am waiting impatiently. Some people say they got theirs done with ultrasound guidance. I did not. I question if he hit the spot. He is one of the top orthopedists in Cedar Rapids. Said may take 30 DAYS!"

• She...
• May 21, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "Just had my first injection of Synvisc-One yesterday. I have a high tolerance for pain, but it was terrible. So sad I did not read reviews. The doctor said it could not make me worse, and believe me, the Synvisc-One has made my knee worse. I have much more pain and swelling than before, along with the stiffness and popping. It’s horrible. I will not get the remaining two shots."

• Ber...
• May 15, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I too had a similar experience. My first injection was given to the lateral knee site with mild stiffness and pain. My second injection was given to the inner part of the knee with severe stiffness and pain, this was Wednesday. I called the doctor to report my symptoms, and he prescribed Toradol on Friday, the same week. I've been limping, struggling to get around with minimal relief, and the swelling and stiffness are still there. I also had a low-grade fever. It's now Sunday, and I will be calling my doctor on Monday. I wondered if it was because of the different location, but I don't know. I watched a video on the internet by a doctor explaining and performing the injection procedure. He said the injection needs to be given in a very precise area of the knee, laterally preferred."

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "Had my first injection of Synvisc-One yesterday and have first total relief from knee pain in 10 years. The injection was not as painful as my cortisone injections. Hope I can stay pain-free for a long time."

• Nia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "It is going on 4 weeks, and I have severe fluid buildup. I have called the doctor's office 4 times and was told to give it time to work. What advice does anybody have? This is making me depressed. I had this injection on June 14th, still no relief."

• Boo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I had a Synvisc One injection to my shoulder after the MRI noted limited cartilage remaining, some tears, and arthritis. It was uncomfortable to painful for 7-10 days, and since then has been extraordinary. I have no pain and minimal discomfort with movement. I used to wake in pain during the night, but I am no longer bothered at all. I have gone back to powerlifting and am able to bench press with no problems. It has been incredible and is still effective five months in."

• Ang...
• July 1, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "Had the first of three Synvisc shots last week. Since then, I have had terrible pain in the back of my knee, going down to my foot. Last time I had these shots three years ago, I had a good reaction. This time around, I spend my days crying. Supposed to have the second shot tomorrow, unless the doctor can prove this is normal, I'm not having the second shot."

• Pss...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I am experiencing more pain 2 weeks post-injection than I had prior to it. I have a great deal of stiffness. My knee is locked up, and when walking, it will buckle under me. The injections are very painful, and the doctor must have irritated a nerve because I'd have severe pain at the injection site from just brushing touch. Never, ever again!"

• Pur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2018

"I had the Synvisc injection, and exactly 30 days later, my knee was swollen. Couldn’t bend, drive, barely walk. Dr. ordered an MRI, it was clear. Doctor drained my knee and said it was an allergic reaction to this gel injection. Started to swell again within the hour of having it drained. Called his office and was told this can happen and to just stay off my knee. Ice, ibuprofen. I just don’t understand how I can get an allergic reaction to something that’s been in my body for 30 days. This was a mistake, I should have never tried this."

• Anonymous
• December 4, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "Acute pain and swelling 6 hrs after the injection, unable to walk, difficult to sleep. Can't bend my knee and in absolute agony. Day 5 and my entire life is on hold as it is very difficult to move, wish I would never have had the shot - dangerous!!"

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "Had a scooter accident in Bali in 2011, landed my whole body weight on my right knee. Now I’ve been told I have chondral degeneration. So, on 1/3/19, I had the Synvisc-One injection done, and the doc did a CT scan first but didn’t use ultrasound guidance to inject. I’ve had the worst experience! This is worse than the accident, I think! The pain has been horrendous. I ended up on heavy steroids to reduce the fluid buildup, it was so bad I’m now pushing 5 weeks this Friday and still can’t walk for more than a few hours without it blowing my knee up again. I finally thought I was getting better, but still, I’m suffering. I’ll never ever have another Synvisc injection again. Seeing a knee specialist tomorrow to see if there’s something that can be done to help relieve the pain as I can’t tolerate anything more than anti-inflammatories or Panadol."

• pre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 13, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I will never do Synvisc-One again. First injection got mild flu-like symptoms. Some pain relief, a little better movement, and some swelling for about 2 months. Six months later, I got the second injection, got flu-like symptoms again, only much worse, along with swelling in my knee and no pain relief. Cortisone injections to help counteract the second injection only lasted about a month."

• Fat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I have bilateral knee osteoarthritis that responded well to cortisone, but after 3 courses, the relief only lasted 1 month. I chose Synvisc-One (single injection) and just received my fourth dose. The previous injections lasted 6 months, and they are a blessing! Yes, one dose has a lot of pressure, but you are done. I am one of the lucky ones who has virtually had no complications with any injections. I am back to playing pickleball after 48 hours! I strongly recommend Synvisc-One when cortisone stops working; to delay surgery as long as possible."

• She...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 10, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I just had my second shot today for bone-on-bone and osteoarthritis. The first one lasted 5 months, and I waited for 7 to get another one. It took a while to work, but by the end of the first month, I could run through the airport with no problem. Around the 5th month, it wore off, but overall I’m happy with it. I had cortisone for years until they started to affect me hormonally and couldn’t get any more. I’m putting off surgery as long as possible, hoping they have some new technologies available soon."

• aud...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 11, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "2nd shot of Synvisc in 8 months. I had worse knee pain and discomfort and developed severe muscle hip pain. A $1000 a shot!! I feel that originally I had minimal relief but feel that this drug is overrated. I had to have a cortisone shot, which gave me comfort and relief from severe pain, and it was only $20! If need be, I can get one every 3 months, but most people will receive the injection every 6 months. A new drug is going to be released soon after its trial, and it is called Ampe. I am hoping that it will be successful. No one wants to get their knee replaced, and it is a final result..."

• Ear...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 20, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I have had two Synvisc-One injections over the last two years. Bone on bone and 73 years old. Both have given me much relief and have lasted about 4-5 months. The injection was done with ultrasound. I was in a great deal of pain before this last injection. Will do it again. Doctor said Medicare will only pay every 6 months."

• Anonymous
• September 11, 2015

For Osteoarthritis "Extreme pain and inflammation on the site where the injection was done. It happened in my first and now my second set of injections. The swelling lasts for about a week. I will not be getting my 3rd set of Synvisc injections. Too painful."

• Amy...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 1, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "This is a miracle. I want it in my whole body. I had 3 rounds of injections in 2010 to avoid knee replacement. I had orthoscopic in 1997 and wanted to avoid time off work for recovery (I'm a waitress and on my feet constantly). My specialist recommended Synvisc. I researched it and asked a coworker who had tried it. Since the injections, my knee has only ached maybe 10 times."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I have been reading the reviews, and I'm wondering if I got the same meds as the folks who wrote these reviews. I got the shots in both knees, not a numbing shot before the Synvisc. Before shots, it was very painful to even walk, I needed a cane for some stability. The night of the first shots, my knees were tender, but when my feet hit the floor the next morning, I could not believe it. No pain, felt great. My doctor said that was very unusual. Pain subsides over time, not immediately. Received the series of 3 shots 4 years ago this month. My knees are not as good as they were when I first got the shots, but they are still better than before the shots. My doctor is surprised with the results. I would advise anyone to go for the Synvisc injections."

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I have had OA for many, many years. Have bone on bone with one cleanup 20 years ago. Yes, I need replacements but trying to hold off. I had cortisone, and they lasted maybe a month. Three weeks and one day ago, I had Synvisc-One injections. Yes, they hurt. Yes, the left knee was swollen and painful. But...I woke up this morning, three weeks and one day since my injections...wow!! The pain has been reduced immensely. I can't say how excited I am! The doctor suggested I have a cortisone booster in January...I can do that!!!! I've read comments that some shots lasted 6-9 months. I'll take that. I am a caregiver for my husband, and now I have some relief!!!"

• Min...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "The cost was $2000 for a single injection, and there was no improvement in my level of pain. I would like to know if this charge is normal for this product. Just because Medicare paid for it doesn't mean there shouldn't be value received."

• At...
• December 22, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I got three shots of Synvisc by my greedy doctor and regret it to this day. DON’T PUT THIS GARBAGE IN YOUR BODY. It’s a gel that can come out of your knee joint and move around in your body with no way to escape until it causes a problem that is likely to hospitalize you. I would tell you my nightmare story with Synvisc, but it’s the same stories as the hundreds of people. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED, BUT IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO NEED TO FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF, GET A SHOT."