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kellee55

29/03/2023 at 15:51

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Has anyone gotten Hyaluronic acid injections for your osteoarthritis? My doctor hasn’t mentioned it, but I've read a bit about it and it seems like a possible solution for my knees. If someone has experience with it I’d like to hear it so I can ask my dr. My knees are really causing me discomfort.

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30/03/2023 at 10:27

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Seems to be another questionable import from the US with questionable outcome so indicated online. There are proven treatments within the NHS that may be more suitable. ''Hyaluronic acid injections have soared in popularity as a way to replenish joints and ease pain. However, recent research has argued that they work no better than a placebo''. So it may be worth a further chat with the GP or indeed referal to a specialised clinic at the hospital that deal with osteoarthritis!

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30/03/2023 at 10:33

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Hey @kellee55! How are you?

Thank you very much for starting this discussion. I think it is a very interesting topic. Living with osteoarthritis can be challenging, including knee pains and discomforts. Have you told your doctor about it? It could be helpful to see what they think. I will tag some members, who might want to share their thoughts on this matter.

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Hello everyone! I hope you are having a good day!

How is your situation with osteoarthritis going? Have you tried hyaluronic acid injections for your osteoarthritis? What do you think of it?

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Polina from the Carenity team

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@Polina.K not been offered this

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30/03/2023 at 18:29

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@Polina.K sorry never heard of it.

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30/03/2023 at 14:00

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I too....would like information xxx thankyou x

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Upon doing some reading up on these injections, I would not support them. The American College of Rheumatology and Arthritis Foundation guidelines from 2019,Trusted Source recommend against hyaluronic acid injections for the treatment of osteoarthritis, due to insufficient evidence of their effectiveness. If the American College of Rheumatology and Arthritis Foundation say they don't work, that speaks volumes for me. Your doctor can discuss whether you are a candidate for these injections, which are NOT approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating osteoarthritis of the hip.

In all the years I have suffered with OA, I have NEVER been offered or heard of this treatment.

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30/03/2023 at 21:04

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Not heard of this treatment either.

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