Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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Christine26 07/05/2013

So I have completed the series of three Synvisc injection 2 weeks ago. Believe it or not knee is still hurting, now worse than when I first started the Synvisc injections. When I received the last one of the injections, I told the doctor that I was not feeling the effectiveness of the medication. The doctor informed me that I should wait until 6 weeks from the first injection. Monday I will make an appt. with the orthopedic doctor because I am not seeing any relief in sight and I have been hobbling around for the last 5 weeks. Last night I had to take a Percocet which only gave me minimal relief. Not a happy camper

bluedogs2 07/05/2013

My Dear Christine26

I am so sorry that the meds are not helping. Please keep us up to date as to your progress with the orthopedic doctor. You are in our prayers

Peace to you and a pain free night

Bluedogs2

Christine26 07/05/2013

Thanks so much bluedogs2. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes. Will keep you guys posted. Thank you again. Christine

MKP1952 07/06/2013

I am so sorry to hear this - especially sad since you are feeling worse. Hopefully you will get relief soon.

DrSLPT 07/06/2013

Sorry its not going as hoped.
Hope you feel better soon.

Christine26 07/06/2013

Thanks guys I truly appreciate your sympathy. Am in bed now and just took a percocet to calm the pain down. I was able to do a few errands and a little bit of planting in my front yard.

songbirdj 07/06/2013

Sorry to hear this. Prayers for you. Sleep well.
Take care,
Jess

Christine26 07/06/2013

Jess Thanks so much.

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