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PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?

Posted by lgerkin @lgerkin, Mar 3, 2021

Has anyone had PRP injections? I have upper hamstring tendonitis and recently had a prolotherapy injection, which hasn't seemed to help, so I'm looking at other options. I know they're expensive and not covered by insurance but if the success rate is high, it's something I might consider. Thanks!

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Joanne Narna | @mothermary1 | Jan 21 9:27am
In reply to @gardeningjunkie "@mothermary1 Did you learn about your steroid allergy from the 5 Day Extended Patch Test? With..." + (show)
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@mothermary1
Did you learn about your steroid allergy from the 5 Day Extended Patch Test?
With that test I tested allergic to only 1 of the 5 classes of steroid. Thus I am able to tolerate the powerful Kenalog 40 corticosteroid for example
What class of steroid are you allergic to?

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@gardeningjunkie No I have not. Right now I’m holding off. They are keeping the anesthesia payment as a credit.
I have cervical spine hardware and lower back hardware.
My ct scans and mri all show severe arthritis with some other issues.
I also have venous insufficiency in both legs which lately my legs are hurting and my right knee has bothered me for years, but this time I’m limping a bit and the edema is staying.
Years ago I had injections in my lower back, neck, knee and shoulder for frozen shoulder.
I think gels worked with minimal side effects. I’m not sure if I’m classified as a true allergy but steroids and cortisone injection swelled my face severely for days and my face looked burned.
I’m seeing Ortho for my knee soon as will figure out what area to target first. I’m limping now so my gate is off terribly and it’s causes everything to hurt.
I can’t afford all areas to get done because Medicare covers nothing and each dose between 800 and 1000.
I like the idea better but my wallet doesn’t.

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Joanne Narna | @mothermary1 | Jan 21 12:45pm
In reply to @granddilulsion "@dee53 My hand doctor offered PRP as one of the alternatives for my CMC arthritis, but..." + (show)
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My hand doctor offered PRP as one of the alternatives for my CMC arthritis, but said the research is mixed on effectiveness and still considered experimental so insurance wouldn't cover. He said a treatment for one hand would be over $700 out of pocket, but there was a doctor within their practice that could do it if that's the choice I made. I decided to go a different direction.

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@granddilulsion can I ask what you decided to go with and has it helped.

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gardeningjunkie | @gardeningjunkie | Jan 22 10:54am
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@gardeningjunkie I had 1 knee injected in Bullhead city at a cost of 500.00 with zero improvement.

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Sorry the PRP didn't help you either. I'm currently getting Hyaluronic Acid knee injections from Dr. Noori in BHC, AZ. Very profession manner and staff, He does a good job using x-ray to help guide the needle and Medicare covers this expense. I just finished my second shot of the three and I think I've improved some. Previously I had the Hyaluronic Acid with only one shot, but Medicare won't cover the single shot and I think I'm reacting better to the lower dose series of three. Even with local pain killer the needle still hurts

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granddilulsion | @granddilulsion | Jan 22 12:50pm
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@granddilulsion can I ask what you decided to go with and has it helped.

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I've not had it done yet, but am scheduled for denervation surgery mid April. I've been having trouble finding others that have had it done, but it's much less invasive than the bone removal and the recovery is 2-4 weeks as opposed to a year with the bone removal. My surgeon said that research is showing that at the end of a year, both surgeries are similar in success rates. I do intend to post once it's done to let everyone know how it pans out. I need both hands done, so I'm really hoping it works.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jan 24 3:13pm
In reply to @mothermary1 "My research is it’s not necessarily a bandaid. If you need a knee replacement this won’t..." + (show)
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My research is it’s not necessarily a bandaid. If you need a knee replacement this won’t ever stop that diagnosis. It’s similar to steroid injections where it helps with discomfort and can speed recovery and hopefully some relief of inflammation.
It is not covered by any insurance due to lack of research and or FDA approval.
It may happen in the future, but not yet. My choice to book an appointment is because I’m allergic to steroids and other injectable’s. I had to cancel recently because my CBC was abnormal. Your doctor in my opinion should get labs first. This is because you’re using your own blood. If your platelets are low, red cells are low which mine are then they did and iron profile. You can research how these low levels till better yiu need to hold off on the injection.
I had it done years ago for severe dry eyes and it did nothing. I do know from speaking to many who have done both feel the old injectable’s work far better and covered by insurance.
I honestly don’t know but it’s something a lot of folks consider due to the high cost. Keep doing research.

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At some point in the life of a joint, it simply needs to be replaced. PRP snd cortisone can help in the short term.

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judaline | @judaline | Jan 25 10:56am

Anyone used PRP injections for hamstring injury pl?

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judaline | @judaline | Jan 25 10:57am

Anyone used PRP INJECTIONS for tendonitis in hip, pl?

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judaline | @judaline | Jan 25 10:58am

Anyone used PRP injections for Bursitis, pl?

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judaline | @judaline | Jan 25 10:58am

Anyone used Chiropractor for hamstring injury, pl?

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judaline | @judaline | Jan 25 10:59am

Anyone used Chiropractor for Hip Tendonitis, pl?

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