Has anyone had experience with Synvisc treatments?

[Space Ranger]

Yesterday my Orthopedic Doctor told me I have arthritis in both knees. He is recommending that I try Synvisc treatments.

From what I understand it is a series of three shots injected directly in the knees. One shot per knee for three weeks. According to their website the treatments replaces damaged synovial fluid with a substance similar to that found in healthy joints of 18- to 27-year-olds.

After the shots I would not be able to run for 30 to 60 days but I could do bike, elliptical, etc. Since we are so close to the Minnie I would not get the treatments until after that.

Any thoughts?

Thanks
John

 

[Kristi1357]

No advice, just

 

[Steffwalks]

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[Tiger Lily 03]

I don't know if it is what my Mom had, but she did get something injected in her knee and said that the substance helped for a bit of time. This was after the cortisone injections stopped working for her.

Whatever you decide, I'm WISHing you the best results!

 

[SamSam]

Lots of

 

[wtpclc]

NO advice, but adn

 

[Space Ranger]

Thank to everyone for their support.

John