Yes,she was on vacation, I was told by another doctor there to wait for a couple of weeks more that sometimes it can take three weeks to find relief. Five weeks after I had the injections I called again and then was offered a knee block and then ablation. I had a Cervical radio frequency ablation and I ended up with more pain in my neck than before the ablation. After that experience I decided not to have radio frequency ablation on my knees. I really don’t know how to proceed with any treatment right now
I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees, right knee worse than left, for about 4 years now. I adopted a rescue dog that has hip dysplasia and was prescribed monthly injections of Adequan to ease hip joints and relieve pain.
Really seem to help and I wondered why they don't have something similar for humans in the U.S. FINALLY researched and found manmade hyaluronic acid injections that are used for human knees. Had both knees injected 9/21/23 with Durolane 60mg/3ml by my orthopedic surgeon; mild side effects. Injection didn't help right knee much so proceeded with total knee replacement on 11/1/23. Itching began 2 weeks post surgery right at the knee - I assumed it was part of healing process. Itching increased and I developed a spreading rash that went from right ankle up to right hip. Then itching started at left knee. Hydrocortisone cream 1% and Benedryl didn't help enough so I saw my ortho surgeon and he prescribed Dexamethasone 4 mg tablets, 2 tabs twice a day for 4 days, then 1 tab a day for 4 days. BAD side effects included blurry/glassy vision, dizziness, stomach cramps, chills and significant swelling in lower right leg and ankle. After 2 days I switched to 1 tab a day but after 4 days I stopped altogether. It controlled the itching and the rash was gone but now, 2 weeks later, itching down at ankle and swelling has returned. Is there any possibility the Durolane could have caused the itching/rash/leg swelling since it was over 1.5 months since injections? My surgeon never shared what he thought caused the itching/rash/swelling - just prescribed a steroid to control it. Maybe the surgery "released" the Durolane from the joint area and that's why the right knee was so much worse than the non-surgery left knee? Any thoughts would be appreciated. A side note: I have had 5 total hip replacements and developed heavy metal poisoning from the implants so for my right knee my surgeon used Smith and Nephew Oxinium that has NO nickel in the implant materials. I haven't changed any of my other medications.
I believe I am having horrible headaches from the drug. At first it started like it was intermittent headaches and this past Monday it felt like what I had was described by others as a migraine. I actually vomited twice. Since then, it’s been a pretty consistent headache, I had two shots done one week apart in my knees. The first shot was about 3 1/2 weeks ago and the second shot 2 1/2 weeks ago.
I do think I’ve also had decreased appetite, which is good.
Not so sure I would do this again.
Can you share a little about what led you to get a Durolane injection and exactly what side effects you are experiencing? How long ago was the injection? Have you ever had one before (or other injections in the knee?)
Sue
Sept 16, I received Durane gel in both knees, the only gel authorized by my insurance company. I had received gel injections at Rejuvinix a few years ago, three injections over three weeks with no issues. This time the next day both knees hurt, it was hard to walk. Each day the pain moved around settling in my left hip. Oct 31 my knee doctor injected steroids in right knee, no relief like I got in the past. After two months I have stiffness in my legs, pain in right knee and lower back and am unable to walk very far without using a cane. It’s Dec 27, I have no pain while sitting or sleeping, stiffness when I stand and pain when I walk. This has severely affected my normal activities. I am very unsteady on my feet and fear falling. I am taking zaniflex at night and celebrix in the day, they only take the edge off but do not make it easier to walk. Dr ordered X-ray lumbar spine, no issues found. Scheduled for MRI in Jan. I get massage every two weeks and Chiropractor adjustment every three weeks. None of my Drs or therapists have any idea what to do. Sheila
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Agree about the knee ablation. Had a friend who had it done. Much bruising and discomfort after. Procedure did not provide any relief.
The article I recently published on Duraline may be helpful to you. https://www.medicineclue.com/durolane-injection-usage-precautions-and-side-effects/ You should not forget that you may experience side effects that other people do not experience. In such cases, you should contact your doctor directly instead of articles.
I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees, right knee worse than left, for about 4 years now. I adopted a rescue dog that has hip dysplasia and was prescribed monthly injections of Adequan to ease hip joints and relieve pain.
Really seem to help and I wondered why they don't have something similar for humans in the U.S. FINALLY researched and found manmade hyaluronic acid injections that are used for human knees. Had both knees injected 9/21/23 with Durolane 60mg/3ml by my orthopedic surgeon; mild side effects. Injection didn't help right knee much so proceeded with total knee replacement on 11/1/23. Itching began 2 weeks post surgery right at the knee - I assumed it was part of healing process. Itching increased and I developed a spreading rash that went from right ankle up to right hip. Then itching started at left knee. Hydrocortisone cream 1% and Benedryl didn't help enough so I saw my ortho surgeon and he prescribed Dexamethasone 4 mg tablets, 2 tabs twice a day for 4 days, then 1 tab a day for 4 days. BAD side effects included blurry/glassy vision, dizziness, stomach cramps, chills and significant swelling in lower right leg and ankle. After 2 days I switched to 1 tab a day but after 4 days I stopped altogether. It controlled the itching and the rash was gone but now, 2 weeks later, itching down at ankle and swelling has returned. Is there any possibility the Durolane could have caused the itching/rash/leg swelling since it was over 1.5 months since injections? My surgeon never shared what he thought caused the itching/rash/swelling - just prescribed a steroid to control it. Maybe the surgery "released" the Durolane from the joint area and that's why the right knee was so much worse than the non-surgery left knee? Any thoughts would be appreciated. A side note: I have had 5 total hip replacements and developed heavy metal poisoning from the implants so for my right knee my surgeon used Smith and Nephew Oxinium that has NO nickel in the implant materials. I haven't changed any of my other medications.
I believe I am having horrible headaches from the drug. At first it started like it was intermittent headaches and this past Monday it felt like what I had was described by others as a migraine. I actually vomited twice. Since then, it’s been a pretty consistent headache, I had two shots done one week apart in my knees. The first shot was about 3 1/2 weeks ago and the second shot 2 1/2 weeks ago.
I do think I’ve also had decreased appetite, which is good.
Not so sure I would do this again.
Sept 16, I received Durane gel in both knees, the only gel authorized by my insurance company. I had received gel injections at Rejuvinix a few years ago, three injections over three weeks with no issues. This time the next day both knees hurt, it was hard to walk. Each day the pain moved around settling in my left hip. Oct 31 my knee doctor injected steroids in right knee, no relief like I got in the past. After two months I have stiffness in my legs, pain in right knee and lower back and am unable to walk very far without using a cane. It’s Dec 27, I have no pain while sitting or sleeping, stiffness when I stand and pain when I walk. This has severely affected my normal activities. I am very unsteady on my feet and fear falling. I am taking zaniflex at night and celebrix in the day, they only take the edge off but do not make it easier to walk. Dr ordered X-ray lumbar spine, no issues found. Scheduled for MRI in Jan. I get massage every two weeks and Chiropractor adjustment every three weeks. None of my Drs or therapists have any idea what to do. Sheila
Yes Going on three months, I can barely walk with a cane, lots of pain!