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Gelsyn-3 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Gelsyn-3 has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 39 reviews on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 59% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Gelsyn-3

  • Jeff
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 31, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I've had cortisone shots in both knees in the past, which helped with the minor pain and swelling at the time. A couple months ago my ortho suggested the Gelsyn-3 shots, for a more long term treatment. Its been 5 weeks since my last Gelsyn-3 shot and I can barely walk across the parking lot, or pasture in my case. I now have severe pain and excessive swelling in both knees, especially in the area where the shots were administered. Now the pain has moved into my thigh and calf muscle as well. I struggle to straighten my legs out. And getting up after sitting down is impossible without assistance. Since taking the Gelsyn-3 shots my quality of life has significantly declined in a very short period of time. I have no idea why there are such differing results, but I would warn that you carefully consider the significant downside if there is a negative reaction that me and many others have experienced."

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  • Teddy...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 21, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I had 3 injections of Gelsyn for my osteoarthritis recently. My knees now are twice as bad, swollen and I’m in way worse pain than before. I would never recommend these injections to anyone. I had Synovisc years ago (the other type) and it helped. My this gelsyn has made my condition waaay worse. Don’t do it."

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  • Strong...
  • August 25, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I was getting a feeling of puffiness and stiffness in my leg. Several years ago I started getting Gelsyn injections every 6 months and the knee feels normal again. I really want to avoid a knee replacement if I can. My doc says everyone has different reactions."

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  • Mona...
  • June 15, 2023

For Osteoarthritis "Gelsyn-3 did absolutely nothing in making my knees feel any better and I gave it plenty of time to work, yet it never did anything. So, I had to go back to the Orthopedic doctor, and it was determined that I was correct about Gelsyn-3 being useless. I had to pay out of my pocket for the Orthovisc injections, which do work for my knees. Gelsyn-3 may work for some, but it sure did nothing for me."

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  • Mindy
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 4, 2023

For Osteoarthritis "I am a 59-year-old female who has had osteoarthritis in both knees most of my life. My last bone density test and knee X-rays showed that my knees are bone on bone, which accounted for the rise in pain in the last couple of years. My rheumatologist suggested the Gelsyn-3 injection, and I will forever be grateful. These injections changed so much for my ability to walk longer and get around so much easier than before. I still have to use a walker due to back problems, but these injections have been such a game changer for me. I did not have any side effects from them, and at 6 months, I am now scheduled for my next round, and it can't get here soon enough for me."

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  • Fossi...
  • April 4, 2024

For Osteoarthritis "Been effective for me at 84 years old for knee osteoarthritis. I have bone-on-bone in one knee, and the injection has been good for 10 months plus! I weigh approximately 270 pounds. Less weight on knee helps!"

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  • Ben
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 12, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "My provider injected at only one site, not several. He claimed I only could get 1 injection, not the 3 recommended. That’s for the best because I am having unbearable pain in my thighs, they feel overinflated footballs. So much product was injected that my pelvis was pushed up. Now I have pinched nerves constantly pulsin my back and lower back pain. I have been falling because my knees are so swollen and tight, like cement. I had Suarez many years ago and can 100% recommend it. There are too many negative reviews on this page. My advice is stay away from Gelsyn 3. Please take this seriously or you may deeply regret having your mobility and your life taken from you."

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  • Diba
  • March 30, 2024

For Osteoarthritis "I couldn’t walk! Bone on bone knee! Started the Gelsyn-3 injections and it was a game changer! On my second round of shots and feeling good. Do not have complete range of motion but very little pain and my knee is not locking up. At-home PT, stretches, and exercises are imperative every other day to keep things moving."

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  • ginge...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 5, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I am two weeks out following my third short of Gelsyn-3 and I have had a slight pain improvement but the bone on bone pain still keeps me from walking any sort of distance, like through a grocery store. I had headache and back pain at first but that seems to be subsiding. I am hoping in 2 more weeks, I will have greater mobility with less pain but most of these reviews seem to be of a negative result, so I am discouraged. I was hoping these injections would save me from a replacement but so far I have not had full pain or mobility relief."

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  • Farm...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 27, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I have been experiencing knee pain for years. I am 56 and a candidate for knee replacement of both knees. They are now bone on bone. I will be getting the 3rd shot the end of June 2022. The injections are painful but not horrible. I have felt small improvements after each injection. I try to swim and do light exercises to improve muscle strength and flexibility. I also take omega and collagen every day. I can now get on my knees on the floor and get back up by myself!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 9, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I have been getting Gelsyn 3 every 6 months for 2 years. They work great for me and I can play tennis and workout pain free! They are a God send!"

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  • dfs
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 6, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "Earlier today I had the 3rd dose of Gelsyn 3 in both knees. As in the 1st and 2nd injections I developed a slight fever and headache but this has really improved the pain in my knees."

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  • Ksano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 12, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "This made the pain worse. I can't walk and my both feet gets pain as well. ( it's a 1st injection)"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 6, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I received 3 injections and I thought after the last injection that I would be fine. Not at all, I’m still a lot of pain. So perhaps my doctor will find something else for me."

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