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Hylauronic Gel Injections in the Knees...Anyone?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
My doctor has suggested getting the gel shot. My pain is manageable, my problem is that I can't straighten my knee all the way and it stays slightly swollen all the time. My question is this... will the gel shot take care of this issue or is it a waste of time and money if I can manage the pain in the knee?
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@bivacioisones Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Have you had a definite diagnosis to what is going on with your knee, yet? I think that would help in figuring out the next step for treatment. I have arthritis in my knee, along with bone-on-bone tissue breakdown. The gel shots worked for several years, but eventually the damage was too severe to be of any benefit.
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bivacioisones, I have had 2 sets of the gel injections. Both times, my knees and legs have become stiffer. That wears off in about 6 months. If there is a side effect, I am the poster child for it!
Initially, the injections make your knees feel heavy supposedly for 24 hours. That lasted longer with me.
I still have to have my knees aspirated & get cortisone injections every 12-14 weeks.
My takeaway on this is that my knees are not as painful with the gel injections and in the long
run I think they are worth it in helping to reduce knee pain.
Blessings & Prayers to you....