I had this type of knee injections about 5-6 years ago. The doctor I went to did a series of three injections every two weeks. My knee (which has had several scopes and a ACL replacement surgery in 1991) never felt better. While others said this was a waste of time it ACTUALLY WORKED FOR ME.
PRP has been a godsend for me, after multiple surgeries and other unhealthy options I have had my knees rebuilt several times after injuries and "old athletic man" knees...ABI Autologous Blood Injections have also been very effective. They PRP and ABI hurt...cause swelling (healing inflammation Process) and PAIN...but WOW, 2 weeks later I was free of pain after several years of chronic painful misery. Had my shoulder rebuilt after MRI said bone on bone plus several other problems torn labrum on both sides etc. It took 6 treatments, one every 2 months to reach 100% healing (my Ortho surgeon didn't think it would work but I refused shoulder replacement). I am two years out and still perfect function ZERO issues still, I do Jiujitsu, I work construction...all good.
Thanks. Very educational. I’m an active 80 year old who just won north cal gold in Pickleball. I also enjoy biking. My knee has gotten worst lately from bone on bone arthritis and I appreciate your comments has progressive treatment.
GREETINGS.. Let me tell you guy's that I'm the biggest chicken around when it comes to needles. From 1-10, the pain I would say at about a 3.. I'm on shoot 2 of three, over three weeks. I'M SO HAPPY I DID IT! MY pain has changed tremendously. Go for it people
I got a "gel" shot on a Wed. and by Thurs night I couldn't walk. The Dr. never mentioned coming back for follow up injections....just one and done. By Sunday I developed a fever and was admitted to the hospital for a week. At first they thought the knee was Septic but the lab work showed no sign of infection so they determined I had an allergic reaction to the shot. It's been a month and I'm just now able to use both legs but there's still pain and I now own a walker, a cane and a portable commode.
First, thank you so much for your video for knee osteoarthritis. I have acute/chronic osteoarthritis in my knees as well as other areas of my body. I've became disabled, unable to walk from it. My story is too long, I can't explain everything I've been through in detail, which caused my osteoarthritis. To try and explain in short term as possible, I began with having a malignant giant cell tumor in my left in at 17 years old having surgery, then a re-occurance 7 months later and surgery again removing the tumor adding bone from my hip to the femur and bolts and screws for reinforcement. At 26 I had cervical cancer, having a complete hysterectomy. At 37 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a modified mastectomy. I was told my osteoarthritis being so bad was because I was unable to take hormones or use birth control pills, due to my cancers at a young age. I continued to work up and until I was 66 years old, with every year the pain progressing in my left knee, then shifting to my right knee due to my right knee over compensating for pain in my left knee. I've been under care of a pain specialist since. I was prescribed fentanyl patches, which I couldn't continue using because I could not function properly. I've been taking hydrocodone for pain since (which I hate). I was told at that point I was not eligible for knee replacement so I continued with pain pills. Can you please tell me what other options I may have at this point? I'm now 73 years old, live alone, take care of myself and I and have no other major health issues, thank God. Any info and/or advice you could give me will be very, very much appreciated. Thank You, Linda from Texas.
My Orthopedic surgeon who does Robotic assisted partial and total Knee Replacement reckons that hyaluroric acid injections for me would be an option for me as these course of injections actually condition ones synovial Fluid within the Knee so it that it becomes more viscous allowing the degraded joint surface to slide better through a daily range of movements and one could get up to nine to twelve month effective relief from this treatment.. bit like an Oil Change in your car Engine.
Thank you so much Dr. For taking the time to explain I'm just now in so much pain i have knee arthritis and meniscus problems before I can't even walk now I walk not normal but I'm walking but my nightmare starts when I sit or lay down.
I had Jel injection yesterday with P.A. Let's see if it works. If not I'm too old for surgery I'm 80 years old. He injection in muscle on my left 🦵. What chances that this will work.
Thank you for thaat great information. I had the Visco injections, but they didnt do anything for the side of my knee, so your info gives me other ideas to pursue.
I had a very bad reaction from my third Synvisc shot, pain at the back of my knee and which I cannot bend, and down my calf , redness, swelling,.fluid in my knee. My doctor prescribed steroids which did not help now he wants to give me a cortisone shot which I am fearful to take because the liquid and swelling in my knee. What would you advise?
Do the gel injections hurt? Can you have bad side effects. Cortisone only works about a month for me and so Im thinking about asking my doc about this.
@@datsuntoyy No I haven’t had the injections yet but my doc said we could try that. I am healing from knee replacement on my other knee so kind of worried if I had side effects I wouldn’t be able to walk well.
Im bone on bone, got the gel knees don't hurt ,if they spray that numbing spray it the best,kness fine but my calfs are hurting so bad now i can't walk .
Thank you for your inquiry. Depends on the injection you are referring to. If you are an existing patient of Dr. Garlick, please reach out to his care team. If you are a new patient, contact scheduling at 813-978-9797. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the much needed prayers 😢
I had this type of knee injections about 5-6 years ago. The doctor I went to did a series of three injections every two weeks. My knee (which has had several scopes and a ACL replacement surgery in 1991) never felt better. While others said this was a waste of time it ACTUALLY WORKED FOR ME.
PRP has been a godsend for me, after multiple surgeries and other unhealthy options I have had my knees rebuilt several times after injuries and "old athletic man" knees...ABI Autologous Blood Injections have also been very effective. They PRP and ABI hurt...cause swelling (healing inflammation Process) and PAIN...but WOW, 2 weeks later I was free of pain after several years of chronic painful misery. Had my shoulder rebuilt after MRI said bone on bone plus several other problems torn labrum on both sides etc. It took 6 treatments, one every 2 months to reach 100% healing (my Ortho surgeon didn't think it would work but I refused shoulder replacement). I am two years out and still perfect function ZERO issues still, I do Jiujitsu, I work construction...all good.
Thanks. Very educational. I’m an active 80 year old who just won north cal gold in Pickleball. I also enjoy biking. My knee has gotten worst lately from bone on bone arthritis and I appreciate your comments has progressive treatment.
I think you explained the different options the best. Thanks.
Greatly Appreciated Your Video!!!
It gave me many answers I was looking for!!! I like your humble approach!! 🥰
Very informative. I now understand why there are 3 x Hyaluronic injections, given over over a period of time. Cheers👍
Glad this was helpful for you!
GREETINGS.. Let me tell you guy's that I'm the biggest chicken around when it comes to needles. From 1-10, the pain I would say at about a 3.. I'm on shoot 2 of three, over three weeks. I'M SO HAPPY I DID IT! MY pain has changed tremendously. Go for it people
Which type did you get?
Thank you for explaining so clearly
Prayers 🙏 to you doc.
Thank you so much Dr, really helpful!🙂God Bless!
I got a "gel" shot on a Wed. and by Thurs night I couldn't walk. The Dr. never mentioned coming back for follow up injections....just one and done. By Sunday I developed a fever and was admitted to the hospital for a week. At first they thought the knee was Septic but the lab work showed no sign of infection so they determined I had an allergic reaction to the shot. It's been a month and I'm just now able to use both legs but there's still pain and I now own a walker, a cane and a portable commode.
Joan, we are sorry to hear this. Please contact Customer Service at 813-978-9700 ext7294 so a patient advocate can assist you. Thank you.
Yikes!
First, thank you so much for your video for knee osteoarthritis.
I have acute/chronic osteoarthritis in my knees as well as other areas of my body. I've became disabled, unable to walk from it. My story is too long, I can't explain everything I've been through in detail, which caused my osteoarthritis. To try and explain in short term as possible, I began with having a malignant giant cell tumor in my left in at 17 years old having surgery, then a re-occurance 7 months later and surgery again removing the tumor adding bone from my hip to the femur and bolts and screws for reinforcement. At 26 I had cervical cancer, having a complete hysterectomy. At 37 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a modified mastectomy. I was told my osteoarthritis being so bad was because I was unable to take hormones or use birth control pills, due to my cancers at a young age. I continued to work up and until I was 66 years old, with every year the pain progressing in my left knee, then shifting to my right knee due to my right knee over compensating for pain in my left knee. I've been under care of a pain specialist since. I was prescribed fentanyl patches, which I couldn't continue using because I could not function properly. I've been taking hydrocodone for pain since (which I hate).
I was told at that point I was not eligible for knee replacement so I continued with pain pills. Can you please tell me what other options I may have at this point? I'm now 73 years old, live alone, take care of myself and I and have no other major health issues, thank God. Any info and/or advice you could give me will be very, very much appreciated. Thank You, Linda from Texas.
Can you try the biological enhancements
You are a warrior 👍🏻
Your story is itself a motivation for many.
You can try prp or fluid injection into the knees.
Thanks and love from India
My Orthopedic surgeon who does Robotic assisted partial and total Knee Replacement reckons that hyaluroric acid injections for me would be an option for me as these course of injections actually condition ones synovial Fluid within the Knee so it that it becomes more viscous allowing the degraded joint surface to slide better through a daily range of movements and one could get up to nine to twelve month effective relief from this treatment.. bit like an Oil Change in your car Engine.
God bless man.Compiled beautifully bro.
Thank you that was very helpful
My insurance Florida Blue just rejected they said there is no prove of improvements. I’m going to change my insurance.
God bless !!!! Very important
Excellent! Just what I wanted to know:)
thank you....very helpful!!!!
Thank you so much Dr. For taking the time to explain I'm just now in so much pain i have knee arthritis and meniscus problems before I can't even walk now I walk not normal but I'm walking but my nightmare starts when I sit or lay down.
Hi Joana, thanks for your feedback on the video! We are sorry to hear of your pain. Please contact our team if we can help in any way.
@@flortho thank you so much
I have an appointment coming soon for cortisone injection I hope it works this time
Very helpful! Thank you.
Do any of the injections help with “bone on bone” advanced knee osteoarthritis?
I had Jel injection yesterday with P.A. Let's see if it works. If not I'm too old for surgery I'm 80 years old. He injection in muscle on my left 🦵. What chances that this will work.
I HAD A CORTISONE SHOT AND NOW ICAN HARDLY WALK . IN 6 WEEKS I AM GETTING MONOVISC SHOT . HOPING THEY WON'T HURT TO GET IT .
We hope it goes well! Please call Scheduling at 813-978-9797 if you need to schedule an appointment with our team.
Thank you for thaat great information. I had the Visco injections, but they didnt do anything for the side of my knee, so your info gives me other ideas to pursue.
I had a very bad reaction from my third Synvisc shot, pain at the back of my knee and which I cannot bend, and down my calf , redness, swelling,.fluid in my knee. My doctor prescribed steroids which did not help now he wants to give me a cortisone shot which I am fearful to take because the liquid and swelling in my knee. What would you advise?
The pain is so debilitating and unfortunately my doctor is not taking me seriously
Do the gel injections hurt? Can you have bad side effects. Cortisone only works about a month for me and so Im thinking about asking my doc about this.
Did you wind up having injections done? If so what was your experience?
@@datsuntoyy No I haven’t had the injections yet but my doc said we could try that. I am healing from knee replacement on my other knee so kind of worried if I had side effects I wouldn’t be able to walk well.
@@Lila77722 Valid concern. I wish you luck, on both knees.
Im bone on bone, got the gel knees don't hurt ,if they spray that numbing spray it the best,kness fine but my calfs are hurting so bad now i can't walk .
@@sevenhunt3787 why are your calves hurting?
Does insurance cover these injections?
Thank you for your inquiry. Depends on the injection you are referring to. If you are an existing patient of Dr. Garlick, please reach out to his care team. If you are a new patient, contact scheduling at 813-978-9797. Thank you!
My doctor injected me hyaluronic acid above the knee cap then another injection in the tendons. Is that OK for me?
Did your pains go away completely ?