Reviewer: katerina111, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have had two separate shots of synvisc, one in May 2012 and the last May of 2013, in between I had a cortisone shote, in December of 2012. I have great luck with both for pain relief. I don't find the shots painful or hard to take. This last one caused a bit of pain right in the doctor's office, but it went away that afternoon. The nurse said it's because the injection goes in so fast, it create ... Show Full Comment

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I have had two separate shots of synvisc, one in May 2012 and the last May of 2013, in between I had a cortisone shote, in December of 2012. I have great luck with both for pain relief. I don't find the shots painful or hard to take. This last one caused a bit of pain right in the doctor's office, but it went away that afternoon. The nurse said it's because the injection goes in so fast, it creates some discomfort at the site. Understandable. A day after receiving the shot, I developed a severe headache, and other joints in my body were suddenly very painful. I read the side effects for synvisc and this is one of the more rare ones, but it was uncomfortable for me for several days. I didn't connect the two until reading the reviews and side effects more carefully. I will continue to get the shots but will mention it to my doctor. The shots make my knees feel great, so it's worth a few days of discomfort for six months of comfort.
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Reviewer: Earl, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Have received Synvisc before (1 shot) and everything went OK; no complications & lasted at least 6 months. Received a new Synvisc shot Mar.19th ( 1 of 3 shots), but after 1 1/2 days received severe pain in both knees to point I could barely walk without cane or walker.Am slowly getting better with pain killers, cold & heat on affected area. Do not intend to take other 2 shots if I can't be ... Show Full Comment

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Have received Synvisc before (1 shot) and everything went OK; no complications & lasted at least 6 months. Received a new Synvisc shot Mar.19th ( 1 of 3 shots), but after 1 1/2 days received severe pain in both knees to point I could barely walk without cane or walker.Am slowly getting better with pain killers, cold & heat on affected area. Do not intend to take other 2 shots if I can't be assured I won't get same reaction to more shots of Synvics. This is worse than having my knees replaced.
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Reviewer: meme, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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sept 2011 and march 12 repairs of tears. on second round in left knee. this time have experienced profound muscle pain in thigh and swollen joint.after 1st of 3, 2nd week same thing , hard time walking but the S.E. are worht the longhaul effect. seem if product has changed something in it.

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sept 2011 and march 12 repairs of tears. on second round in left knee. this time have experienced profound muscle pain in thigh and swollen joint.after 1st of 3, 2nd week same thing , hard time walking but the S.E. are worht the longhaul effect. seem if product has changed something in it.
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Reviewer: Miami Mom, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I had knee pain that prevented me from the active lifestyle I had enjoyed for years, including running for exercise. Before the injections, any length of running left me with very sore knees for days. One month after I finished the 3 injections per knee, I am able to run without any pain, either while running or after my runs. My knees have not felt this good in years!

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I had knee pain that prevented me from the active lifestyle I had enjoyed for years, including running for exercise. Before the injections, any length of running left me with very sore knees for days. One month after I finished the 3 injections per knee, I am able to run without any pain, either while running or after my runs. My knees have not felt this good in years!
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Reviewer: slotoo, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After reading reviews I was close to terrified of getting this. The first set of shots (both knees) were totally different with both knees. Left one, no pain. Right one hurt like the dickens. No after effects though. Somewhat better range of motion in both. 2nd shot got Dr. to numb the right knee and nothing for the left. This time no pain in either. Range of motion getting better and knee ... Show Full Comment

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After reading reviews I was close to terrified of getting this. The first set of shots (both knees) were totally different with both knees. Left one, no pain. Right one hurt like the dickens. No after effects though. Somewhat better range of motion in both. 2nd shot got Dr. to numb the right knee and nothing for the left. This time no pain in either. Range of motion getting better and knees don't complain as much when getting up from a chair/stairs,etc. Third shot today. Same routine as second. No problems. Dr. said left knee was easier as I had had surgery on that knee before so the port required for the surgery thins down the knee and the shot goes in and gets delivered easier. At this point would do it again. We'll see how long it lasts. Best thing... I can go out to eat, sit for three hours and get straight up from the table and start walking. Could not do that before the shots, even with cortisone.
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