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Jon Newman -> Re: Synvisc (December 18, 2004 2:11:00 PM)
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Correction.
He has had a total of 12 of the shots. The last one did result in a swelling that did not resolve within 24 hours as the others had. It took about 72 hours. He typically bikes the following day after the injection for up to 2 hours. He states it costs approximately $1500 per series of shots. One series is 3 shots, each one week apart.
There is a risk of developing a sensitivity to the synvisc injection after repeated exposures.
He recommends it as a prohphylactic to slow the rate of cartilage degeneration similar to those using glucosamine chondoitin, which he also uses. As it pertains to pain, there is not a big effect. The benefit seems to be a decreased felt sense of grinding and friction. He's states, "I'm willing to be part of a study for pay." :)
As an aside, he has also employed behavior changes to deal with this chronic condition. He no longer runs or perform other aeorbic sports that seem to predictably irritate his knee. He does bike and use an elliptical trainer for up to 2+ hours.
I won't mention his experience with PT as it pertains to his knee pain.
jon
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