Durolane and Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I received my Durolane injection almost two weeks ago. So far, my chondromalacia is worse, and the pain is especially bad at night. Since my doctor refuses to consider any other treatment because my joint is not bad enough, I am going for a second opinion. I just want my life back, and it doesn't look like Durolane is the solution."

• Tho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I have chronic osteoarthritis. I have had four knee surgeries, and I am 48. In the past, I had Synvisc One injections. This time, my surgeon administered Durolane. He had to go in twice because he didn't let the freezing sit, and the pain was agonizing. As I'm eight weeks post-op, I had to use crutches to leave, and I'm now on day two. I can bend my knee, but when I go to raise my leg or do any extension, the underneath part of my kneecap feels so tight and bruised I can't lift it or flex it. I'll stay off it one more day. But I'm not sure how to rate this. Knees pretty swollen and in pain. I had the same swelling from Synvisc One, but not the under kneecap pain. My surgeon did it in his office, no ultrasound like I had previously. Anyway, I'll keep you posted. Thanks for reading."

• Dds...
• May 24, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I was given injections in both knees on May 7th. My doc did not give me the injections, his PA did. My first mistake. He hit a blood vessel, and my knee was so disfigured it didn’t even look like a knee. The medication settled in a huge lump for days, and I couldn’t walk on it for 4 days. Fast forward to May 15, and both knees started to hurt again. 4 days ago, I made an 8-hour trip. When I got to my destination, they hurt. I had to climb stairs, so by Sunday, they both had swelled up, including my ankles, and I found a lump below my right knee. Today, I had to go to the ER because the pain is so unbearable I can’t breathe, and mind you, I take strong meds for my back and neck. They didn’t touch the pain! I thought I might have a blood clot due to my calf now having a Charlie horse that won’t go away, my knee to ankle is swollen up so bad my foot doesn’t even look normal. Also, it feels like I have a 12-inch knife sticking out of my knee. Just say NO!"

• Non...
• January 14, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "BIG RIP OFF. On Jan 4, I went to the “Joint Clinic” under referral of my doctor for a cortisone shot to my knee. I did, and I was suggested by the Joint Clinic doctor to get a Durolane shot also. It was advertised as a miracle temporary remedy, with the cost of $600.00. I said I’d have to think about it, talked with my wife, and we decided to go ahead. I made an appointment for Jan 10. For the whole week after my cortisone shot, my knee felt much better. On Jan 10, I got the DUROLANE shot. I was told that I might get some discomfort for 3-4 days. Well, let me tell you, my knee is in pain and I can’t walk without pain. I was better after I got the cortisone, and I thought I was going to get even better with this “miracle drug.” Now I’m so sorry that I went back for this injection. I WARNED YOU ALL. I know that if you’re in pain, you’re willing to try it, but I’ll guarantee you, you won’t get any relief with Durolane, you’ll actually be in more pain."

• pal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I had my knees injected with Durolane on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019. I regret that I ever took this injection to both of my knees. I'm having pain in both knees, much worse than before. The first evening, I felt as if I was not able to walk. My legs and hips are aching. I'm so sorry I did this. Cortisone has helped me in the past and has never caused this kind of pain. The first night, I sat up all night with ice packs and cried due to no relief. I took my prescribed pain medication, and still no relief. It is now 4 days later, and I am still experiencing unusual pain. I have taken Synvisc One in the past and never, ever had such a bad experience. I pray this pain will subside in time. NEVER AGAIN WILL I TAKE DUROLANE."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I absolutely hate this drug. Synvisc worked wonderfully for me, but they started recommending Durolane because it is a single dose. Had both knees done, and my left one in particular is terrible. It is swelling, still bruised, and hurts from the hip to the ankle. Why is this drug even on the market? I'm in more pain than I was before. 500 mg naproxen twice a day won't even touch it. If I could use a negative number to review, I would. This pain is directly affecting my job and quality of life."

• Bik...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 8, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "Durolane injection into left hip 6 days ago, the second time I've had the injection. More pain than usual for first 3 days post-injection, settling down now, and hip is feeling strong with a 7 km walk yesterday. I was queued up for a hip replacement, but now I see Durolane as a viable alternative, especially in COVID-19 times. Wish the insurance would cover it."

• LBa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I had a Durolane injection in both knees 6 weeks ago. I am 56 years old and have severe osteoarthritis in both knees. The doctor told me when I left to go about my life. I ended up on the couch for a week after. 6 weeks later, I feel like I have weights on the bottom of my legs, and my knee joints ache terribly, and my muscles hurt constantly. I am so sorry I ever got the injections!!!!"

• Jci...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I had 3 x 5-shot Synvisc treatments. They started to work quickly, but from 4-6 months, it wore out. I noticed the injected fluid escaped from the knee down to my ankle in a few days. I had my Durolane on Feb 24, now it's in the 8th week, and the fluid started to escape to my ankle. The first 3 weeks, I had pain from the injection, too much fluid in the knee. But after the 6th week, my knee started to feel much more effects. I hope it lasts more than 6 months. If every Durolane shot lasts 6 months, then forget about knee replacement, which cuts out PCL and ACL for good. No baseball, soccer, tennis, jogging, basketball, hockey, volleyball, sports dancing, etc., forever after knee replacement. I gave 6 stars now, wait and see how much better this will be."

• Car...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 24, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I had an injection in my knee, and 6 days later, I had to have 30 cc’s of fluid drained from my knee. It helped with some of the pain. 4 days later, in the hospital due to continued pain. More fluid drained to be sent for testing to ensure there was no infection, which was extremely painful. Note: there was no infection. Received some great pain medicine to help ride it out. It took about 4 weeks to get back to a non-painful event. NEVER AGAIN!"

• Kne...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 7, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I tried this a few times with both of my knees. Extremely painful injections, cost me $2k each time ($1k per knee). Should have gone on vacation with that money, would have been more beneficial. They didn't work, only made more pain for 2 weeks and nauseated."

• KAD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "My partner is suffering from this Durolane injection, and our insurance is now only covering this injection. I would like to know if anyone has had good results for these injections, and if yes, how long did you start feeling like the injection was working. I’m trying to figure out if we need to push for something else at this point. This injection isn't working and is causing more pain than before this injection was given. My partner has only had 1 set of injections on both of her knees, and I’m afraid for her to get a second set of injections. I would appreciate any advice as she is in serious pain and now can’t walk without pain."

• Bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I had my first injection of Durolane after my health insurance decided it would not cover the cost of my previous injection of Monovisc (which, by the way, worked for me). I was immediately in pain and yelled out in pain (cursed actually) and was in so much pain I could hardly walk out of the office to my car (which, the whole time, crying to get to my car and on the way home). It’s been 4 days icing and having pain. I would NEVER recommend this medication to anyone. I had better movement before I got the injection and am so disappointed. I called my doctor immediately the day after, and they said it was normal (seriously not normal to me) to feel this way and to call them after the weekend. I hope it gets better, but I will fight with my insurance company to do better for me! I could only give a one but would say a negative about this medication. I should have looked it up before I trusted my doctor."

• Pai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I received Durolane in both knees almost 2 weeks ago. Most of the time, it feels like my right knee has been beaten by a sledgehammer. Both knees hurt worse than before I walked into the doctor’s office. I’m so disappointed by these painful results. I figured I’d see relief after a few days. Instead, I have pain at night and trouble sleeping. Right now, just sitting in a chair, typing this complaint, my right knee is killing me. Stairs are next to impossible, and I’d like to be able to get off a chair or a couch without looking like an invalid. Why this drug was ever approved is beyond me."

• VA ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2023

For Osteoarthritis "Like others have stated, insurance switched this year and would not approve Synvisc, which worked beautifully for me the last few years. I get an injection about every 10 months. The day of the injection felt fine, just some swelling. Day 2, I can barely walk and my knee is swollen, and it's painful. My face, neck, and chest are bright red. None of this happened with Synvisc."

• PKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "DO NOT do Durolane unless you like extreme pain. I can’t believe I didn’t research this drug before my injection today. I totally trusted my doctor that recommended it and I know better. I have had Synvisc in my other knee years ago and no problem. I thought this would be similar. It is not. Horrible pain during the injection and could barely walk out of the office. Now about 12 hours since, I am using a walker to get to the bathroom, and that is even difficult. I can’t straighten my leg. I wish patients could post updates as to how long this pain lasts. I have tried ice, compression, elevation. Pain is horrible - I regret getting this. Will probably look for a new ortho. No one should go through this pain."

• Muf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I got an injection of Durolane in March on my right knee for a meniscus tear, and I am much worse. I cannot walk without pain. I will never get this shot again. Very disappointed. Durolane made my knee pain worse."

• ras...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "Some 3 weeks ago, I put up a review saying how bad the pain was. I made a call to have some physio, which included ultrasound - this took the pain to a whole new level. It was unlike any pain I had ever experienced. My recommendation is just let the injection do its work, do not have any physio. I have been taking Tramadol pain relievers to help manage the challenge - it is now 22 days post the injection, and the knee has 'really improved'. The way it is going, I will be able to start walking again, something that I have not done for a long, long while."

• DHP...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2024

For Osteoarthritis "I have had two Durolane injections in my right knee. The injections were the most painful thing I have ever experienced, and I almost passed out both times. However, after I recovered from the actual injection, they worked great, no pain in my knee for almost 6 months each time. That being said, I will not have another one as the fear of the pain of the injection is worse than the fear of the knee replacement surgery."

• Gee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "Had injection in both knees. The right is doing well, able to bend without difficulty. The left is in so much pain and discomfort, cannot walk on it or bend it without pain. Going to the bathroom is discomfortable. The injection of fluid was so painful, screamed and not able to walk for a while afterwards. It is 24 hours after injection and think a replacement would have been better. The insert states no weight-bearing or walking for more than an hour at a time, definitely follow that, and ice helps to numb the pain. Finding a comfortable position is very difficult as well."

• Cal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "All I can say is don’t do Durolane injections. I am still in pain from injections three weeks and counting. PRP should have been my first choice, but my doc didn’t offer it. Found a doc that will, and it’s on schedule."

• Kem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "Had the injections in both knees on 10/4, and was barely able to walk a day or two later, it was so painful and inflamed. I was icing and living on Tylenol and ibuprofen. Called the doctor after several days, and he gave me a 5-day pack of prednisone, which took away the inflammation. It has now been 6 weeks, and I don’t feel as if they worked, my knees are worse than prior to the injections. My insurance approved Monovisc, so I have no idea why the doctor changed... worse experience with my knees ever. I would not recommend."

• Fly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "My doctor had amazing results with his knee as well as with other patients' knees. So I thought, why not? Unfortunately, I can relate to the reviews that only give a 1.0. I’m in much more pain than I was before the shot. I pray it goes away and doesn’t last 5 years like one person shared. Unreal."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "Had the Durolane injection 4 days ago. The injection was very painful, and within a few hours, I could not walk due to pain and had horrible nausea! Took 3 days for the pain to go back to pre-shot pain, but my stomach has not recovered. I have terrible heartburn, reflux, and diarrhea. Not fun. My doctor said it could take 4 to 6 weeks for the injection to work. Fingers crossed. I don't think I would have this one again. I thought it would be best because it was only one injection. Lesson learned!"

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "Having Durolane injections is the worst thing I’ve ever done in my life. For four days, I could not even walk, and now my knees are in twice the pain as before the injection four weeks later. Twice a year, I get cortisone injections that give me relief and are not as painful to administer. Durolane was absolute agony getting put into my knees, and I would caution anybody to never get these injections. I believe it should be taken off the market because I’ve only been able to find a handful of reviews where they had a positive outcome."