HYALGAN® Case Studies
Meet two HYALGAN® users*–two people who, like you, suffer from osteoarthritis
knee pain. Their experience with HYALGAN® is similar to thousands of others
who have found relief of osteoarthritis knee pain with HYALGAN®.
* These profiles are composites derived from clinical experience. They are not
actual patients. Individual results may vary.
Age: 62
Profession: Accountant (semi-retired)
"Until I cut back my hours, my job always kept me behind a desk. I'm not very active,
which is probably why I'm also a bit heavier than I'd like to be!
A few years ago I started feeling pain in my right knee, even when I was sitting
quietly, watching TV. My knee felt unstable when I got out of bed or a chair, and
when I was walking. My doctor took an X-ray and confirmed that I have osteoarthritis
of the knee.
The acetaminophen I was taking didn't really help much. Physical therapy gave my
knee a bit more flexibility, but didn't relieve the pain. I had a bleeding ulcer
in my 30s, and I can't take anything that might cause it to flare up again. I'm
already taking medicines for my high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and I
just didn't want to take any more pills.
But I had a big decision to make. My knee pain was getting worse, and my daughter
is getting married in 6 months. I really want to be able to enjoy it without knee
pain keeping me on the sidelines.
I explained my concerns to my doctor and she recommended I try treatment with HYALGAN®.
I had heard about knee injections before, but I hadn't seriously considered them
until now. I completed my treatment a few months ago.
What a difference! After my third injection, I definitely noticed I had less knee
pain. After the fifth and last injection, I barely noticed any discomfort at all.
The wedding is in less than a month and I'm ready to dance!"
* These profiles are composites derived from clinical experience. They are not
actual patients. Individual results may vary.
Age: 38
Profession: Physical Plant Manager
"I'm a pretty active guy my job as a physical plant manager involves a lot of walking
and I play league basketball twice a week. I tore up my knee playing college basketball,
which kept me sidelined for about a year, but it healed up fine.
In the last two years my knees have really started to bother me. The pain is mild
in the morning, but by the end of the day the pain is worse. It's affecting my job,
my game, and my enjoyment of everyday things.
I tried over-the-counter painkillers for a few months, but I didn't get much relief.
Then I saw my doctor and learned I had osteoarthritis of the knee. I couldn't believe
it! I thought I was too young for osteoarthritis, but I've been putting a lot of
stress on my knees for years. I kept up my exercising and I started physical therapy,
but it just wasn't enough. I wanted to be comfortable at work and with my family
and friends. And I wasn't about to give up basketball.
My doctor recommended HYALGAN® treatment. I finished treatment a few months
ago and my knee pain is a lot better Just being able to walk around without limping
feels great. Of course, I don't play basketball as often or as hard as I used to
because sometimes I experience a little pain. But I do feel better. HYALGAN®
was the right decision for me."
* These profiles are composites derived from clinical experience. They are not
actual patients. Individual results may vary.
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