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Mum has suddenly developed a really sore knee, could not stand on it, got treated for Gout with Steroids which helped a little but still in a lot of pain.
Doc tells use X Rays say it is Osteoarthritis and recommended injections but she can't get an appointment until end of March.
Anyone know the cost of these injections privately, the only price i came across is $125.
Is Denosumab and Prolozone the same thing?
Doc tells use X Rays say it is Osteoarthritis and recommended injections but she can't get an appointment until end of March.
Anyone know the cost of these injections privately, the only price i came across is $125.
Is Denosumab and Prolozone the same thing?
I don't treat or advise people across the internet, because it's not safe.
but, to save you some heartache:
Mum has suddenly developed a really sore knee, could not stand on it, got treated for Gout with Steroids which helped a little but still in a lot of pain.4
gout = crystal inflammation of knee, and treatment is fluids, anti-inflammatories by mouth, or sometimes a corticosteroid injection into the knee.
Doc tells use X Rays say it is Osteoarthritis and recommended injections but she can't get an appointment until end of March.
Age of mum? Signs and symptoms? its not about just reading the Xray result, you need to interpret it. Doc ? GP? Knee specialist ? Specialist physio ? Injection of what, for what ? Hyaloronic acid? Corticiosteroid ?
Anyone know the cost of these injections privately, the only price i came across is $125.
you can't do it yoursef! but I'm sure you don't mean this. Someone knowledgeable has to agree that it's warranted and the risks are worthwhile, then place it accurately in the right place. (not that easy in a dry knee)
Most private consultations to discuss will be £200+, and then perhaps £100-300 more for the injection.
Is Denosumab and Prolozone the same thing?
Simple answer= No. They are way different and not for OA knee. Prolozone is particularly shaky......
Your relative needs to see a qualified and experience professional. Be it experienced physio, experienced MSK GP or Knee specialist.
but, to save you some heartache:
Mum has suddenly developed a really sore knee, could not stand on it, got treated for Gout with Steroids which helped a little but still in a lot of pain.4
gout = crystal inflammation of knee, and treatment is fluids, anti-inflammatories by mouth, or sometimes a corticosteroid injection into the knee.
Doc tells use X Rays say it is Osteoarthritis and recommended injections but she can't get an appointment until end of March.
Age of mum? Signs and symptoms? its not about just reading the Xray result, you need to interpret it. Doc ? GP? Knee specialist ? Specialist physio ? Injection of what, for what ? Hyaloronic acid? Corticiosteroid ?
Anyone know the cost of these injections privately, the only price i came across is $125.
you can't do it yoursef! but I'm sure you don't mean this. Someone knowledgeable has to agree that it's warranted and the risks are worthwhile, then place it accurately in the right place. (not that easy in a dry knee)
Most private consultations to discuss will be £200+, and then perhaps £100-300 more for the injection.
Is Denosumab and Prolozone the same thing?
Simple answer= No. They are way different and not for OA knee. Prolozone is particularly shaky......
Your relative needs to see a qualified and experience professional. Be it experienced physio, experienced MSK GP or Knee specialist.
The_Doc said:
I don't treat or advise people across the internet, because it's not safe.
but, to save you some heartache:
Mum has suddenly developed a really sore knee, could not stand on it, got treated for Gout with Steroids which helped a little but still in a lot of pain.4
gout = crystal inflammation of knee, and treatment is fluids, anti-inflammatories by mouth, or sometimes a corticosteroid injection into the knee.
Doc tells use X Rays say it is Osteoarthritis and recommended injections but she can't get an appointment until end of March.
Age of mum? Signs and symptoms? its not about just reading the Xray result, you need to interpret it. Doc ? GP? Knee specialist ? Specialist physio ? Injection of what, for what ? Hyaloronic acid? Corticiosteroid ?
Anyone know the cost of these injections privately, the only price i came across is $125.
you can't do it yoursef! but I'm sure you don't mean this. Someone knowledgeable has to agree that it's warranted and the risks are worthwhile, then place it accurately in the right place. (not that easy in a dry knee)
Most private consultations to discuss will be £200+, and then perhaps £100-300 more for the injection.
Is Denosumab and Prolozone the same thing?
Simple answer= No. They are way different and not for OA knee. Prolozone is particularly shaky......
Your relative needs to see a qualified and experience professional. Be it experienced physio, experienced MSK GP or Knee specialist.
Thank you for your so much for your response.but, to save you some heartache:
Mum has suddenly developed a really sore knee, could not stand on it, got treated for Gout with Steroids which helped a little but still in a lot of pain.4
gout = crystal inflammation of knee, and treatment is fluids, anti-inflammatories by mouth, or sometimes a corticosteroid injection into the knee.
Doc tells use X Rays say it is Osteoarthritis and recommended injections but she can't get an appointment until end of March.
Age of mum? Signs and symptoms? its not about just reading the Xray result, you need to interpret it. Doc ? GP? Knee specialist ? Specialist physio ? Injection of what, for what ? Hyaloronic acid? Corticiosteroid ?
Anyone know the cost of these injections privately, the only price i came across is $125.
you can't do it yoursef! but I'm sure you don't mean this. Someone knowledgeable has to agree that it's warranted and the risks are worthwhile, then place it accurately in the right place. (not that easy in a dry knee)
Most private consultations to discuss will be £200+, and then perhaps £100-300 more for the injection.
Is Denosumab and Prolozone the same thing?
Simple answer= No. They are way different and not for OA knee. Prolozone is particularly shaky......
Your relative needs to see a qualified and experience professional. Be it experienced physio, experienced MSK GP or Knee specialist.
Mother is 88 and she woke up one morning with her knee hurting so much she could not walk, it hurts around the back and side and she describes the pain as throbbing.
We are not allowed to see our GP anymore so was sent to A and E, nurse said it was arthritis and sent us to the GP, rang receptionist, got a phone call back to go in for a X Ray, this was last Friday.
Saturday we went to a walk in center which is in the next town, another nurse said again she thought it was arthritis but was not sure, sent us to the out of hours GP who was not sure either but said he would first treat her fot gout. Because of weak Kidney as well as heart problems doc decided to give her steroids.
After course finished contacted GP again who sent the following email
" you had x-ray of rt knee you are suffering with osteoarthritis of knee which can happen as we get older
we can off physiotherapy
or cortisone injection to your knee
for pain relief you are on oral medication and fenbid gel
please let us know which treatment you would prefer"
Today contacted her District Matron but got no responce
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