@anniebrook Hi Annie. I have had hyaluronic injections, both Synvisc and another brand. I have had them done by two different doctors and both did three injections. I just saw on google that they sometimes give four injections but I have never known anyone who had four.
I found they helped a lot. After the injection I was able to do a lot more than I had been able to do. I started exercising quite a bit and the exercise really helped with the pain too because it strengthened the muscles around my knee. I believe that many insurance policies will pay for the injections every six months. As that six month mark approached I generally was beginning to feel some discomfort again.
One time when I got a shot it was done by a PA and he must have hit a nerve or something because I had to wait about 10 minutes before I could stand without pain. Other than that one time though, I had no problem at all, and that pain did not last long so if that should happen to you don’t worry. I had at least four courses of synvisc — a total of 12 shots — or maybe even more. When they stop helping it’s time to have the TKR.
If you are in pain, could you get it done sooner than May? If you can, I would get it done as soon as possible.
JK