Synvisc User Reviews

Synvisc User Reviews

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Comment from: linda, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

had arthroscopic surgery 18 months ago,and found the pain symptoms retd, had 3 injections of synvisc in oct and can walk 3kms at a time again without any pain pills. Published: November 04, 2007 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

54 yr old and was told that I needed a knee replacement 4 yrs ago, synvisc has saved me the trouble and pain of knee replacement and I can still do my job as a plumbing contractor. With knee replacement my job would have been in jepardy. I usually get the 3injections approximately every yr and they are somewhat painful but work. Published: August 25, 2008 ::

Comment from: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

43 y/o military flyer with left knee repair Aug 07. Now back to training for multisport events with no knee pain/inflamation following treatment. Published: December 04, 2007 ::

Comment from: Cop, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I am a 51 year old male law enforcement officer that has suffered with knee pain for years and this treatment has been very effective for me. This is the fifth time I've had the treatment and I'm very pleased. Published: November 14, 2007 ::

Comment from: chrispix53, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

54 yr old f. Have had knee problem since grade school. Had 3 ops. About 4 yrs ago, I had Synvisc inj for 1st time. Everything was fine. Last year, 2nd time injections were uncomfortable, but tolerable & knee pain was gone. I was able to walk around Europe for 2 weeks. Just had Synvisc inj for the 3rd time this month. Horrible pain during shots, swelling, unable to straighten knees or walk for 3 days after 1st two shots. During 3rd shot, I begged dr. to stop & was crying it was so painful. That was 5 days ago-my knees are twice as painful as before the shots & I have trouble doing everything. My dr. says I cannot have them anymore, he thinks the Synvisc has irritated the joint. This was my last hope for pain relief. I have been to 4 drs & they don't want to do a replacement until I reach 60! I'll be in a wheelchair before that! Published: July 26, 2008 ::

Comment from: CKEN2512, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

HAD ARTHOSCOPIC SURGERY IN DEC 08 PAIN RETURNED AFTER 2 MONTHS. 2 CORTISONE SHOTS STILL NOIMPROVEMENT. THEN HAD A SERIES OF SYNVISC SHOTS THE PAIN IS WORSE NOW THEN BEFORE SURGERY Published: June 23, 2008 ::

Comment from: Michigander, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I got my first series of 3 shots in February,08.I felt the benefit after about 4 weeks and this allowed me to return to my normal activities. The pain returned in November 08 and just had my second series of 3 shots . This time the releif was almost immediate. Taking shots was not a problem at all. Published: December 25, 2008 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

49yr old male, had shots 3yrs ago for pain and has worked.Now ready for round 2.Hope to get at least 3 more yrs. Dr does not want to do knee repl. until after 50yrs old Published: July 31, 2008 ::

Comment from: jody dickens, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

painfree injection and normally lasts 3to4 months Published: April 01, 2008 ::

Comment from: 505050, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I had 3 injection in both kness back in Oct 08 it has givin me great relif from serious knee pain and has givin me the ability to continue working with very little pain. It workes for me. Published: December 20, 2008 ::

Comment from: Toadress, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

Other than having 5 weeks of injections, it was a good experience twice. Within 2 months, I was pain free.... then I tried to do what I used to do (kneel to do exercises) and had a flare up. So I have just completed a second set of shots. So far, everything is going well. Published: April 07, 2008 ::


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