Synvisc

Last week I received my first of 3 Synvisc injections. Have any of you already tried this treatment for arthritis in your knees, and if so, did you have success with it?
So far for me I haven't noticed any improvement. Secretly I am praying that it will take all 3 injections before I notice a difference and I just have to be patient.
Thanks,
Lynn

Hi I tried Sinvisc. My experience was that I got some relief but not enough. Yes it did take all 3 shots. I am no longer in excruciating pain, but I can’t walk (like 100 feet) or stand (20 min) for long. If I do I’m in for pain for the next 24 hrs. I also have only 1 pair of shoes that are “pain free”. This is during the maximum relief phase.

I did a lot of research on this product, and it does seem to help a lot of people – I’m just not one of them. I am not allergic to it but it did increase my knee size by 25 – 30 %. You can tell in pants and “tighter” skirts. So be aware. And if it worked as well as I had been told I wouldn’t really care. But I’m still in pain and now disfigured.

My Dr no longer seems interested in helping me find a better solution. He did his thing and now it’s physical therapy. Now I am searching for a new Dr. I gave it a shot, it’s better than surgery if it works for you.

Goof luck!