Hylauronic Gel Injections in the Knees...Anyone?

Posted by covidstinks2023 @covidstinks2023, Jun 1 10:30pm

I had Hylauronic Gel Injections in my knees for arthritis back in December to help with lubricating the joints and to keep from getting so many cortisone injections for the pain. One knee is bone on bone.

It has helped greatly with the pain in my knees (so grateful!), BUT, my knees feel heavy and have gotten so stiff since the injections.

I asked the doctor about it and he said it happens at the onset but goes away quickly.....mine hasn't.

Anyone else had this issue?

Thank you and God Bless You All!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jun 1 10:59pm

@covidstinks2023 Here is what Mayo Clinic has to say about using hyaluronic gel:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/hyaluronic-acid-injection-route/side-effects/drg-20074557?p=1

drugs.com says your side effect is a common one. Have you tried warm compresses, to see if that gives you any relief? Just a thought...

I had that type of injection years ago, but it did nothing for my knee. I am, like you, bone-on-bone in right knee, and waiting for approval of a radio frequency ablation.
Ginger

covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Jun 2 5:51pm

In reply to @gingerw "@covidstinks2023 Here is what Mayo Clinic has to say about using hyaluronic gel: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/hyaluronic-acid-injection-route/side-effects/drg-20074557?p=1 drugs.com says..." + (show)

Ginger, Thank you so much for this info. Blessings & Hugs....

westsouth | @westsouth | Jun 3 9:36am

I have those inyections- will be my 3 rd time getting it- , help me with mobility… last one didn’t feel much difference, pain is there little less . I’m trying to avoid the knee replacement. Have consulted with orthopedic and knee replacement are less invasive than past years are more successful… I’m hoping keep the shots little longer due to my “young age “, according to my Reumatologist.