Hylan g-f 20 for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Sch...
• January 28, 2016

"Had my first shot in my left knee almost 3 years ago! Was amazing and still no issues to this day. My second shot was in the right knee, which lasted a little over a year, and I just had the third in that same knee. Almost pain-free in both. Far better than surgery!!! Highly recommend before opting for surgery!!"

• rst...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2016

"Was getting cortisone shots every 4 months to stop the pain, but doctors said it was too often. Had 1st Synvisc-One shot May 18, and it has given my life back. No pain and a lot of functionality. Getting second shot this week after 6 months."

• Bip...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2016

"My poor left knee was just ruined, to the point that I had to stay off of it for two weeks, then hobble to the doctor's office on crutches. Osteoarthritis, the bane of people over 60. I got a shot in the knee (just a tiny sting for a few seconds). This has been like a miracle. I'm not ready to take up tap dancing, but 90% of the pain was gone by the next day. It's just been wonderful, and I'm so glad I went to the doctor, instead of being stubborn and refusing to go."

• Big...
• November 5, 2016

"I just experienced my first Synvisc injection yesterday. It was my first time with Synvisc after previously having a cortisone injection in my right knee. The cortisone offered no relief at all, plus I experienced redness in my face and agitation to the point that I couldn't sleep for two days. My initial apprehension with the Synvisc shot was over how the actual shot would feel. Bravery is not my strong point! I have not had enough time to evaluate how well it works yet, but I can already feel an improvement. They drained a lot of fluid from my knee beforehand, which I hear helps it work. The actual procedure and shot was virtually painless. The P.A. took his time, and honestly, I didn't even feel a little pinch. I was very, very pleased."

• Yon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2013

"I had my first set of injections back in October 2012. I got almost immediate relief after a couple of days of swelling. It worked great for about three months, then the effects started to wear off. I am hoping the second set of shots will work as well or better than the first."

• ray...
• June 30, 2016

"Had it done 26 hours ago and immediately felt better, much more movement, almost pain-free. My only problem is that I'm so used to walking, sparing my knee, that I do not walk 'normally' yet. There is always the scariness of sudden hurt, but I'm feeling more confident by the hour and was told it takes around 6 weeks to be fully effective. My doctor is amazing and did not feel the needle, or maybe like a mosquito bite. I have not had any side effects besides comfort yet. But again, it's been 26 hours."

• Uta...
• September 24, 2011

"I first had the 3-in-one injection 2 years ago, with instant benefits, and it lasted almost a year to the date. This is the 3rd time I have had the same injection, but this time my knees are so swollen that I cannot walk downstairs or get up from sitting. This is the second day, and I am still hopeful that after the swelling goes down, it will also last another year."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2019

"Had the Synvisc One injection 3 weeks ago for osteoarthritis in my knee. The pain I had before the injection was nothing to the pain I’ve had since the Synvisc. I had fluid drained from my knee last week, and it’s swollen again, like a balloon waiting to burst. I’m allergic to steroids and most pain meds, and taking ibuprofen is like peeing on a forest fire. Getting the Synvisc injection was a huge mistake for me and has made my knee worse, not better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2015

"I had the Synvisc One injection in my left knee 4 weeks ago. The injection was painful, and I had worse knee pain than before for 3 1/2 weeks. I have had little to no pain for 4 days now. I am hopeful to receive 5-6 months of pain-free living. If so, I will most likely have a repeat injection, as my next option is knee replacement."

• WW ...
• November 21, 2015

"Well, I have had a Synvisc injection in each knee once a week for the past 3 weeks. Unfortunately, the swelling and stiffness have been almost unbearable. I have a very high tolerance for pain, but it has kept me up at night for the past week. I am now icing my knees for 20 minutes every 2 hours and staying off my feet as much as possible. I have read that these side effects can last up to 3 weeks (I hope not). It is very difficult to get up off the toilet and I have had to use a cane the last 2 days. It has now been a month since my first injection, and I noticed the symptoms worsened with each one! They have cost me $700 from Canada. Insurance would not pay for medication."

• Anonymous
• May 24, 2009

"Synvisc gave me significant, almost immediate relief from the bone-on-bone pain in my knees. Since then, as I continue to learn about my knee problems, I now understand that some of the pain is in the tendons around my knees, which are inflamed due to severe bow legs. Still don't understand why the bowing is increasing with my age, but this forces my tendons to stretch in an incorrect manner, more on the inside of each leg than on the outside. Unfortunately, Synvisc cannot address this problem, although it does provide a nice separation between the joint surfaces, which also suffer from excess pressure on the inside portion of each knee. I am currently looking into shoe wedges to improve leg straightness by preventing excess supination."

• Nan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 28, 2016

"Been receiving Synvisc injections approximately every 6 months for the last 3+ years. They help tremendously. There is always a little soreness and swelling of the knee for about a week after the injection, but then I get 6 months of pain-free activity. That's a pretty good trade-off if you ask me."

• Dog...
• July 10, 2016

"I had the triple shot 5 years ago to my left knee. My knee swelled up horribly, and I could not do any of my workouts or dancing for 6 weeks. I was miserable and did not ever want to have it again. The upside is that after 6 weeks of pain, it worked for 5 years. I just had the shot done to both knees and have not had any swelling, and it has been 48 hours. My right knee is catching with any quick movements. Hope to have success after a few weeks. It did hurt really bad during the injection, but I don't think that I received any local anesthetic this time. I think that may also contribute to the swelling when extra volume is added to the area. I also did not do any activities for 48 hours, which is difficult for me."

• Mir...
• August 19, 2016

"Initially had Synvisc-One injected into my knee, with only slight benefit (scale of 1-10, improvement to a 4 at best). Several months later, had knees treated with the 3 injection Synvisc, and it was a Godsend, on a 10-point scale, the improvement has been as high as a 9! Three months have passed, and some minor pain has returned, but still maintaining a 7 on a 10-point scale."

• Tri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 7, 2017

"1st injection = mild swelling, then relief. Injection 2 = intense swelling and pain. Synovitis. Had to get a steroid shot. Injection 3 = they felt maybe the 2nd injection was in the wrong place and wanted to try again, I did. Worse swelling and pain. It is not a suck-it-up, buttercup thing. I am an Ironman and have had surgeries. This is abnormal and swelling to the degree of not being able to bend my knee to 90 degrees, nor straighten. It is painful and tight. Bad reaction, not good and not normal. Now I will be at the doc Monday, 72 hrs post-injection, b/c I am so swollen I can hardly function. He will draw fluid off and give me a steroid injection. This is awful anyway - too common."

• Til...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 9, 2016

"I've had multiple Synvisc, cortisone, and aerations over the last 5 years. The process is easy and pretty much painless. The results were beneficial, but the pain would always return (usually in 6-month intervals) and get progressively worse in frequency and intensity. When the pain got so bad it was difficult to walk, then I would schedule another appointment. A little over 1 year and 3 months ago, I decided to start strengthening my leg muscles with weights as opposed to cardio by walking and the elliptical. Do not do the leg extensions as I found out these only make things worse. I do leg presses and reverse leg curls with a compression brace on both knees. Most of the pain is gone (90%) at this time period and is still getting better."

• ADI...
• March 8, 2017

"I was told I had osteoarthritis, and surgery is not an option on my knee due to my age. I had the cortisone shot in August. It did nothing. Therefore, I had the Synvisc-One in March. Oh my God, there ought to be a law that ALL doctors should be frank with their patients who are in severe pain and seek relief. Lo and behold, I had the shot, which was somewhat painful, but bearable. The first night I was in agony... could not sleep for the pain. It has been a week, and severe stiffness has set in. A friend recommended Blue Emu for the pain and Tylenol. The Blue Emu helps, but the pain (which is as bad as last week) is beginning to subside during the day. At night... just horrible, I awake every two to three hours with pain! Never!!!"

• Sam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 27, 2020

"Have had Synvisc shots every 6 months over the past 7+ years, and they provide excellent relief for up to 6 months after each shot. Both knees are bone-on-bone (no cartilage left), but Synvisc shots, occasionally knee straps, and icing when overdoing provide great relief. They should be freezing the injection site when giving injections. If you experience a great amount of pain when you are given the injection, find a new doc. Only had one PA that needed more schooling. That was painful, but the rest were just minimally uncomfortable. A great med!"

• Ani...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2019

"Just to placate some fears after reading these reviews, I'm glad I didn't read them BEFORE my injection yesterday. It absolutely did not hurt at all, just a little uncomfortable/weird sensation as it went through the fibers into the joint. My Dr used the ultrasound before/during/after. Today - 12 hours later - feels 'full' and a little swollen, but definitely no pain."

• mla...
• November 17, 2010

"I have had problems with my knees for a few years, sometimes had to use a cane and then others just hurt when I bend down or go upstairs. Osteoarthritis. I took a Synvisc-One shot today, and it did not hurt at all. The doctor numbed the area up before inserting the needle. I am hoping it works as well as I've heard it does."

• Bah...
• June 6, 2019

"I had Synvisc on at least two or possibly three occasions, with a series of three injections one week apart. This was perhaps 8 to 10 years ago (i.e., in 2009 or 2011?). Each time I received very good results and relief, which lasted two to three years. I regard this as an acceptable alternative to a total knee replacement."

• Ivy...
• April 5, 2019

"I have osteoarthritis in both knees equally since 2008, so I got 3 Synvisc injections in the right knee in June 2008. My left knee never bothered me for some reason. Yes, the injections are painful. However, I don’t recall having any bad reactions. I keep reading in people’s comments that they last approximately 6 months. I have been pain-free for 10 years! However, now my left knee hurts like my right knee did 10 years ago, so I will be going back to get the same treatment done on my left knee. Hopefully, with the same results!"

• McD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2017

"A very pleasant experience, some strange sensations, but they were expected. Got the injection December 21, 2016, at my ortho's office. Very happy. Used a recumbent bike today at the gym the first time in 6 months without my unloader brace."

• pgc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 14, 2018

"Had Synvisc shots in both knees 5 years ago. Within days, the knee aching I had suffered for several years went away. I began moderate exercise again and found knee stability much improved. No sense of the knee twisting or shifting unexpectedly. Went for two years before getting repeat injections. The improvement was again within days. Before the second shots, my knees were still better than they had been before the first shots. The shots are momentarily painful, but NOTHING compared to constant low aches that were cured. I would recommend it to everyone. Go before the knee deterioration is severe. This is not an alternative to knee replacement, it is what you do to prevent the need for knee replacement."

• Dra...
• August 12, 2016

"OMG! I'm 25 years old and 2 months post knee surgery. I continued to have pain due to arthritis in my knee. My doctor gave me the Synvisc-One shot, and I'm now 3 days post my shot (8-9-16). I feel so much better and can walk so much better. I was nervous after reading reviews, but I have one of the best doctors in the nation here in LA, so I trusted him. Everyone's body is different and will receive medications differently, so I try not to go off of reviews. I can't wait until a few more weeks from now to see how much better I am."