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Reviewer: Euflexxa, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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Mine was an injection in the knee which many people do not like but I had instant relief. I could not bend my knee without great pain and was limping and throwing my back out. In short very miserable. Relief 1st shot of three needed. Instant relief.
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Reviewer: Marcana71, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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Taking oralvisc x 6 weeks. Joint pain is greatly reduced and have loads more energy
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Reviewer: jschrum, 55-64 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)
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Hyaluronan injections have been a miracle for me. I have severe osteoarthritis in one knee and was told five years ago by three different orthopedists that total knee replacement was my only effective option. But one other surgeon suggested that I at least try hyaluronan injections as they have proven beneficial for a minority of patient. I have since received an injection every six months (origin
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Reviewer: scstar, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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It has helped me tremendously. I have more flexibility than I have had for a long time. My muscle strength is better too.
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Reviewer: Reba, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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5 yrs.w/bone on bone OA. Shots in both knees every 4-6 months. Can walk easily w/no assistance 1 week after last shot. I learned that you need to MOVE so that the HA stuff really gets into your joints nooks and crannies. Reduces or eliminates my backup pain meds of Naproxen Sodium. I rarely take the meds and opt for therapy and light massage. It's called pain management. I also drink 1/4 tsp.
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