Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Since the 1st week in May I've been in quite a bit of pain in my left knee. It took about a month to get into see the PA of the best orthopedic specialist in town. Xrays showed that I have osteoarthritis in both knees but the right one doesn't bother me at all. The knee was quite swollen and she drained 76cc of fluid off it & gave me a cortizone shot. That lasted 5 days & I woke up in pain. I had an appointment for a Synvisc injection in two weeks. I went back on the 23rd & she drained another 80cc off my knee, gave me another Cortizone shot & injected the Synvisc into the knee. It's made from the comb of a rooster, believe it or not. If I understood her correctly they'll do another injection in 6 months and another in a year. If it works I won't have to have a knee replacement. It has worked in about 80% of the people I've talked to that have had it done. So far I must be one of the 20% because I'm sure having a lot of pain. The brochure they gave me on it says Synvisc can be given multiple times. I'm going to call tomorrow and see if I can get an appointment pdq. Please put me on your prayer list for the Synvisc to work or that they can get me in for the replacement quickly & that it will be a success. After 2 mos+ of eating non-narcotic pain pills like candy this is beginning to get me down. Thanks pards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Prayers up from Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diablo slim shootist Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I'll pray for you Pard -been there dun that -=2 surgery's and still have trouble with my left knee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Fernando Slim, SASS #20521 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers on the way Col. SFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texita Draw SASS#77940 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Your in my prayers Col Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nichols Creek, SASS #77627 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers up to the "Supreme Architect of the Universe" for a speedy recovery and relief from the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers on the way from Dakota Skipper and Prairie Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piedra Kidd, Sass # 35070 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers are on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers on the way........Buck&Sue&Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Harry, SASS #24924 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers up, hope you have the same luck with it as my wife did. Synvisc has lasted her a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman T. Range, SASS #44722 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers on the way. Roman T. Range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Skinner Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers up. I have had big toe joint replacement due to a fused joint from arthritis and that was bad enough to recover from. Hate to see any one have to have major joint replacement, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Wish you luck on the Synvisc - didn't work on either one o' my knees and had 'em both replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Wish you luck on the Synvisc - didn't work on either one o' my knees and had 'em both replaced. Pards, you don't know how much I appreciate your prayers. I have an 8:30 appointment with the doc's PA in the morning & will post what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Schmitt 9535 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Prayers on their way Col. On the level, Bull Schmitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Went to the doc this A.M. They said that Synvisc takes 8 weeks to take effect. They did set me up with a pain management saw bones. Waiting on his office to call with an appointment. mPraying I can get in to see him before I run out of meds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhandle Will, SASS #49418 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Prayers still going up for you, Pard! PW & Two-C Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Cain Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Prayers are on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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