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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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dove123 | @dove123 | 1 day ago
In reply to @loyd1957 "@dove123 It is unless you have to do many treatments over different areas with Shockwave. I..." + (show)
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@dove123 It is unless you have to do many treatments over different areas with Shockwave. I have seen packages in my area about as much as one PRP. I have thought about Softwave and/or Shockwave but also worry that if I have declining collagen in tendons, how long with this treatment last. How long will PRP last? Both are a crapshoot but trying to weigh the options.

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@loyd1957 I go for shockwave #7 on Thursday. It has helped me be able to use my foot but when I'm on it any length of time, then I have to get off my feet. But at least the debilitating pain is not there. I wonder too about damage to soft tissue that the xrays would not show. I byapssed the cortisone shot option because it's just a temporary fix, then you can rebound worse than ever once the shot wears off. Apparently, pf is quite common because everyone I mention it to either has it or has had it. We went shoe shopping today and the mgr of the shoe store said he's been dealing with it for 10 years. Oh great. : (

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tova | @tova | 10 hours ago
In reply to @loyd1957 "@tova Did you have any tears or just worn-down tendons? I have an appointment to discuss..." + (show)
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@tova Did you have any tears or just worn-down tendons? I have an appointment to discuss PRP but my pain on outside of hip stopped, now it is more internal sharp pulling pain. Wondering if just tight muscle pulling from lack of strength or just Gluteal Tendonopathy. Did you have guided imaging? Just trying to have questions ready.

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Hi. I had guided imagery in my groin is where the prp was injected. My pain was in my left hip. Constant severe pain. I thought i had sciatica down my left leg. But i didn't it was just my left hip. So i had the PRP. Almost 2 years now. NO PAIN.

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