Has anyone had experience with cortosone for knees?

I’ve had experience with both steroid knee injections and Synvisc.

The steroid shots were not problematic in any way but they didn’t do a whole lot either.

The Synvisc was also ok for about the first 6 rounds or so but the last one about a year ago was so painful I couldn’t walk at all for several days afterward so I’m reluctant to go through that again.

I’m putting off surgery as long as possible.

But every case is different. If youre in the beginning stages of knee problems both the steroid and/or Synvisc may be tremendously helpful. Follow your Dr’s recommendations.

Aside from reactions to the egg proteins in Synvisc (IF someone has an allergy to eggs) there really are no side effects to speak of with either type of shots. The worst that happens is they don’t do much good so that’s not so bad.

You might as well give it a try, IMHO.

Thanks. I don’t know if the Synvisc is the same as another thing I have heard of that is more benign than cortisone, but I never thought about the egg sensitivity, which I do have in the flu shot. I can eat eggs, but for some reason got hives with the shot. So if that is the same, then that will be off the table. Thanks for alerting me to that. I will probably try the cortisone, that is what everyone seems to suggest along with lots of physical therapy, to see if I can get past this.
Good luck to you, and thanks again for writing.

Synvisc is basically intended to partially make up for the lost cushioning cartilage in the knee.

There are also products which do similar which go by other names (that I can’t remember offhand) but I think they’re all derived from cock’s comb (also a form of cartilage).

But ask your Dr. if they’ve developed any products (which act as substitute cartilage) NOT involving products which could affect egg sensitive individuals.

With all the developments of modern medicine, it’s a possibility. But your Doc should know for sure.

But the usual course is to start with cortisone first. Then, when that doesn’t do the trick anymore, then to go on to Synvisc or similar products.

Another thing I’ve been seeing advertisements for is a newer procedure termed “minimally invasive” knee surgery. Since it seems as if you’re in the beginning stages, it might be worthwhile to see if there is anyone doing this in your local area and schedule a consult to see if this might be suitable for you.

If this were an option for me, I’d definitely be looking into it but my knees are way too shot. I’ve looked at my X-Rays.

:D

Yes, thanks again. I have been working on doing lots of exercises today and yesterday, and I do think there might be some improvement. Really appreciate your thoughts.