Anyone had the latest injection ARTHOSAMID for Osteoarthritis

@grandpun Thank you for this information! I had 2 hip replacements last year, and the LAST thing I want to do is yet another surgery on the knee. Which clinic in Canada did you go to? I will be flying in somewhere from Atlanta. Sooo many questions when you have time...
1. Did you google your specific Dr. office in Canada?
2. Would you recommend them?
3. What hotel did you stay in close to that office, and how long did you have to wait to come home?
4. Did you try to submit to your insurance and was it a big NO?
5. Any reactions to the injections, pain soreness etc/

It was a clinic in Mississauga, Ontario, called Neupath, and yes I would recommend them, they were terrific. But I think the doctor that I had might be gone now, so that is a change from when I went. They will help you with the other details of how to do this - travel, hotels, etc. Currently not covered by insurance. I had no problems at all.

In mid Canada the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba (north of North Dakota) has an excellent highly respected clinic doing Arthrosamid injections at $4000 Canadian ($2900 US) per knee. ---- Pam Am Clinic, 75 Poseidon Bay, Winnipeg. I have been a client for 30 years, top notch specialists. Haven't tried the new injections, still only doing cortisone for two arthritic knees. Determined to not have TKR. Love the gym and biking, walking not so much but can shop. Ran for 50 years. Like many here not sure of the efficacy of Arthrosamid. Hyaluronic injections were no better than cortisone for me at $750 C per shot.

Yes, I flew to Canada last year and got Arthrosamid for my knee. I have previously tried multiple rounds of prolo therapy, PRP injections, autologous stem cell injections for joint problems - all of which were very expensive and the results did not last. I will not do cortisone shots as they are not good for you immune system and I was allergic to over 300 foods at one point, don't need more trouble there. The best things I have done for my joints and nerve issues are Arthrosamid and Whole Body Vibration. For the Arthrosamid, I flew to Canada last year. It was about $3000 USD, and it has been awesome. My once weak knee is now my strong knee - Halleluiah! I can now do a one-legged squat, with my other foot resting on that knee, and then jump up and down with all my weight on the knee that crippled me for most of my life. I have also been doing Whole Body Vibration for 25 years and have found it to be fantastic for all kinds of joint and nerve problems. Within days of starting Whole Body Vibration, my pain and inflammation levels dropped and my immune system and mood improved. Get the right machine though. There are many different kinds and they are not all the same. For example, you don't want to use a machine designed for an Olympic athlete if you are older and have some health issues. But with Arthrosamid, WBV, eating well and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), I feel fantastic! I am so much stronger and more active than I have ever been before. I am so grateful to finally be able to do the activities I love and enjoy.

@keepgettingbetter
Tku so much for your Info much appreciated. I'm im Sydney Australia.
Regards
Judi

@judaline
I went online and found this info on Arthrosamid availability: "While widespread in Europe, Canada, and New Zealand, US patients currently must go to Canada for the treatment."
I am interested in this injection and live in NY state so near Ontario, Canada so easy for me. I went directly to the Arthrosamid website which showed me exact location of clinic/providers in Ontario and beyond. You can search Europe or New Zealand, as well. I am currently pending the single dose Synvisc-One hydraulic gel injection this week. I've had cortisone injection with minimal relief. If this doesn't offer relief, I am seriously considering Arthrosamid. While I am 73 y/o, I am determined to avoid another joint replacement surgery, especially a TKR. I've had a total reverse shoulder and hip. While successful, recovery and rehab was not easy living alone. Best of luck!

@judaline
I went online and found this info on Arthrosamid availability: "While widespread in Europe, Canada, and New Zealand, US patients currently must go to Canada for the treatment."
I am interested in this injection and live in NY state so near Ontario, Canada so easy for me. I went directly to the Arthrosamid website which showed me exact location of clinic/providers in Ontario and beyond. You can search Europe or New Zealand, as well. I am currently pending the single dose Synvisc-One hydraulic gel injection this week. I've had cortisone injection with minimal relief. If this doesn't offer relief, I am seriously considering Arthrosamid. While I am 73 y/o, I am determined to avoid another joint replacement surgery, especially a TKR. I've had a total reverse shoulder and hip. While successful, recovery and rehab was not easy living alone. Best of luck!