Hyaluronic acid injections on NHS
Hi to everyone,
I've been suffering with OA for a few years and on advice of my mum (who is after 2 knee and hip ops for OA) have tried hyaluronic acid injections with great results - no pain, walking as before I got OA.
I have used them so far only privately, but insurance won't pay any more and now that the last injection is wearing off, I am desperate.
Please let me know, if you have got them onNHSand where (I did look at the old threads, but to no avail - I would like some info from the last few years, please)
For those looking for more info and my experience of Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections:
I have used Ostenil Plus in UK, one injection per each knee and walked away from the doctor, no pain or problem.
I have also used other brand, but abroad (as they seems to be widely used in Europe) with excellent results, too.
The only difference was the technique of injecting: in UK the doctor draws out a bit of fluid from the knee before injecting HA, abroad they did not, which was more uncomfortable at the time of injection and for a couple of days after, but I believe it lasted me for longer (6 mothns in UK, 9 months abroad, on the same concentration of HA).
Both brands were made of bacteria, as I have read they last longer and other available are made from rooster combs.
我知道很多体育俱乐部都在使用HA注射，即使是注射医生告诉我，他在滑雪板时都使用了它。
From reading European forums, it doesn't help some people, but some report excellent results.
它极大地帮助了我，我曾经将皮质类固醇注入我的肩膀和膝盖，肩膀有几个月的缓解，膝盖只有几周。
Maybe HA injections work better for earlier stages of disease, not sure. Also, I have read that, if the joint is swollen, first steroid might be used, then HA after a month or so for better results.
Hope this help.
Many thanks,
Amelia
I've been suffering with OA for a few years and on advice of my mum (who is after 2 knee and hip ops for OA) have tried hyaluronic acid injections with great results - no pain, walking as before I got OA.
I have used them so far only privately, but insurance won't pay any more and now that the last injection is wearing off, I am desperate.
Please let me know, if you have got them onNHSand where (I did look at the old threads, but to no avail - I would like some info from the last few years, please)
For those looking for more info and my experience of Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections:
I have used Ostenil Plus in UK, one injection per each knee and walked away from the doctor, no pain or problem.
I have also used other brand, but abroad (as they seems to be widely used in Europe) with excellent results, too.
The only difference was the technique of injecting: in UK the doctor draws out a bit of fluid from the knee before injecting HA, abroad they did not, which was more uncomfortable at the time of injection and for a couple of days after, but I believe it lasted me for longer (6 mothns in UK, 9 months abroad, on the same concentration of HA).
Both brands were made of bacteria, as I have read they last longer and other available are made from rooster combs.
我知道很多体育俱乐部都在使用HA注射，即使是注射医生告诉我，他在滑雪板时都使用了它。
From reading European forums, it doesn't help some people, but some report excellent results.
它极大地帮助了我，我曾经将皮质类固醇注入我的肩膀和膝盖，肩膀有几个月的缓解，膝盖只有几周。
Maybe HA injections work better for earlier stages of disease, not sure. Also, I have read that, if the joint is swollen, first steroid might be used, then HA after a month or so for better results.
Hope this help.
Many thanks,
Amelia
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moderator ModeratorPosts:4,088Hi Amelia, and welcome to the forum.
很遗憾得知您过去一直在苦苦挣扎，但是我很高兴听到您找到了对您有效的治疗方法。
It is difficult to answer your questions directly as we do not offer medical advice, however I think the best step to take would be to speak to you GP about possible NHS treatments and referrals to orthopaedic and/or pain doctors.
Please feel free to browse the forum and contribute where you feel comfortable, I am sure our fellow members will jump in with their own experiences.
您可能会感兴趣的链接，这是透明质酸注射的页面。这可能是您已经知道或提供进一步见解的信息：
//www.wfysxh.com/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/hyaluronan-injections/
Please check back in and let us know how you get on,
最好的祝愿，
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daffy2 MemberPosts:1,636Unfortunately I think you will face difficulties trying to get these injections on the NHS. They are not recommended by NICE
https://www.nice.org.uk/donotdo/do-not-offer-intraarticular-hyaluronan-injections-for-the-management-of-osteoarthritis
考虑到当前对资金的极端限制，找到最小的回合的机会。这是对用户对此事的卫生当局的建议
http://www.fundingrequests.cscsu.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AI-14-Paper-J-Appendix-4-Policy-for-sodium-hyaluronic-acid-injections-in-osteoarthritis-post-CAG-Dec-ID-839040.pdf0 -
StickyWicket MemberPosts:26,373作为一个treatment it seems a bit hit and miss to judge from former threads on herehttps://community.versusarthritis.org/search?query=hyaluronic acid&scope=site
But, if it works for you, I believe it's available as a supplement in tablet form. I suggest you discuss it with your local pharmacist before trying it though.
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Shayalex Member, WatchPosts:3Hyaluronic acid injections mask the problem but not solve it somehow. It's the reason why the insurance company refused you to continue covering expenses. If you won't make any "more advanced" steps, you will have to use hyaluronic acid injections all your life. Moreover, hyaluronic acid products are used mainly in the skincare industry, as their moderate effect is better for making skin more lively and firm. I had a few basic operations for my OA, and now my only treatment is fitness and micronutrient-rich nutrition. Don't treat injections as a lifebuoy, as they're not.
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Sunnyside2 MemberPosts:110My dad had them in France -about 5 years ago and they worked and have continued to work.
I looked into it for myself but rather more then I can afford if private and they don't do them on NHS.
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