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Gel One injections

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svs0802
svs0802

Hi,

Has anyone had Gel One injections for knee osteoarthritis? I had mine in 4/19 one in each knee. Please let me know your experience. My knees are worse since these shots.

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  • jayne67542
    jayne67542 svs0802

    Posted

    I had a steroid injection in my knee a few years ago, it helped for a bit.  I mainly use a tens unit for pain, deep heat and arnica massage oil.
    • svs0802
      svs0802 jayne67542

      Posted

      Is this Tens unit something you get at your doctors office? Also, They told me to use ice.
    • louise1958
      louise1958 jayne67542

      Posted

      Hi Jane

      I've been offered steroid injections for arthritis in my knees after having arthroscopy just a year ago. I was interested in the arnica oil you mentioned and tried it and the reduction in my swelling is amazing and so my pain is reduced. Thanks for the information. I hope your pain is easing soon.

  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK svs0802

    Posted

    Hi

    I've hada steroid injection in both knees about about 2 weeks ago.

    Since having it one knee has got much worse.  The only thing I can put it down to is that  they were drained and the the one that is is is so sore is one that an awful lot came out of it.  Is it possible that the fluid was cushioning some damage and now it has all been drained out there is nothing to cushion the damage any more

    Eileen

    • svs0802
      svs0802 eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Hello,

      The Gel One is supposed to cushion your knees it should last for about 6 months. Mine got worse after the injections. This is awful. I understand if gel shots don't work for everyone but I never thought they would make your knees feel worse.

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