Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 At 04:20 PM 3/25/2003 +0000, you wrote: >Thanks for your remarks and experience. I just wish the OS I >originally saw 4 years ago would have been agreeable to trying it or >that I had been more agressive in my search for alternatives. He >just told me to call him when I was ready for a THR - not what I'd >expect from a sports med OS if there were other options. I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other than knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not allowed for use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing option... C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 At 04:20 PM 3/25/2003 +0000, you wrote: >Thanks for your remarks and experience. I just wish the OS I >originally saw 4 years ago would have been agreeable to trying it or >that I had been more agressive in my search for alternatives. He >just told me to call him when I was ready for a THR - not what I'd >expect from a sports med OS if there were other options. I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other than knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not allowed for use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing option... C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other than > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not allowed for > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing option... > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Hi , You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 months to one year. Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer be a problem. Barbara (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other than > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not allowed for > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing option... > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Hi , You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 months to one year. Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer be a problem. Barbara (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other than > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not allowed for > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing option... > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Hi , You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 months to one year. Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer be a problem. Barbara (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might it actually defer it totally. Thanks. Michele Re: Synvisc > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other than > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not allowed for > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing option... > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Hi , You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 months to one year. Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer be a problem. Barbara (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might it actually defer it totally. Thanks. Michele Re: Synvisc > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other than > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not allowed for > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing option... > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Hi , You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 months to one year. Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer be a problem. Barbara (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might it actually defer it totally. Thanks. Michele Re: Synvisc > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other than > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not allowed for > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing option... > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Hi , You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 months to one year. Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer be a problem. Barbara (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might it actually defer it totally. > Thanks. > Michele Michele, These are all questions that I will have to wait to answer at the end of April. Ultimately, I think the Synvisc is a means of postponing surgery awhile longer...maybe not at all if it doesn't work. The OS didn't seem to think that my x-rays looked like I was really in need of a THR or resurfacing right now. I was thrilled by his conservative approach & so it just seemed to be worth the try to me. Right now, I walk very little & it is always painful to a greater or lesser degree. If I'm walking anywhere other than around the house or office, I always walk with a cane. I cannot walk enough or at a fast enough pace for it to be considered any kind of exercise. Stretching & strengthening exercises are part of the PT that will go along with the Synvisc injections. I just passed my 54th birthday, and until the age of 40 I was a very competitive soccer player, triathlete & bicycle racer. I was still running several miles 2-3 times a week, riding lots of miles on my bike & doing pretty heavy weight training until just after my 50th birthday when my hip brought that to a screeching halt. The OS at that time just said to come back when I was ready for a THR. Now that I'm ready, I'm finding alternatives that have a lot of appeal & am always going to try non-surgical therapies first. I'm just disappointed I lost the last 4 years. I've heard from one person that the Synvisc treatment they had several years ago got them back to playing golf & doing yard work that was not possible pre-treatment. At the very least (if it works at all) it will buy some time for further resurfacing/MOM research & development. I will post more about it & provide my evaluation once I begin the treatments. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might it actually defer it totally. > Thanks. > Michele Michele, These are all questions that I will have to wait to answer at the end of April. Ultimately, I think the Synvisc is a means of postponing surgery awhile longer...maybe not at all if it doesn't work. The OS didn't seem to think that my x-rays looked like I was really in need of a THR or resurfacing right now. I was thrilled by his conservative approach & so it just seemed to be worth the try to me. Right now, I walk very little & it is always painful to a greater or lesser degree. If I'm walking anywhere other than around the house or office, I always walk with a cane. I cannot walk enough or at a fast enough pace for it to be considered any kind of exercise. Stretching & strengthening exercises are part of the PT that will go along with the Synvisc injections. I just passed my 54th birthday, and until the age of 40 I was a very competitive soccer player, triathlete & bicycle racer. I was still running several miles 2-3 times a week, riding lots of miles on my bike & doing pretty heavy weight training until just after my 50th birthday when my hip brought that to a screeching halt. The OS at that time just said to come back when I was ready for a THR. Now that I'm ready, I'm finding alternatives that have a lot of appeal & am always going to try non-surgical therapies first. I'm just disappointed I lost the last 4 years. I've heard from one person that the Synvisc treatment they had several years ago got them back to playing golf & doing yard work that was not possible pre-treatment. At the very least (if it works at all) it will buy some time for further resurfacing/MOM research & development. I will post more about it & provide my evaluation once I begin the treatments. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 > Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might it actually defer it totally. > Thanks. > Michele Michele, These are all questions that I will have to wait to answer at the end of April. Ultimately, I think the Synvisc is a means of postponing surgery awhile longer...maybe not at all if it doesn't work. The OS didn't seem to think that my x-rays looked like I was really in need of a THR or resurfacing right now. I was thrilled by his conservative approach & so it just seemed to be worth the try to me. Right now, I walk very little & it is always painful to a greater or lesser degree. If I'm walking anywhere other than around the house or office, I always walk with a cane. I cannot walk enough or at a fast enough pace for it to be considered any kind of exercise. Stretching & strengthening exercises are part of the PT that will go along with the Synvisc injections. I just passed my 54th birthday, and until the age of 40 I was a very competitive soccer player, triathlete & bicycle racer. I was still running several miles 2-3 times a week, riding lots of miles on my bike & doing pretty heavy weight training until just after my 50th birthday when my hip brought that to a screeching halt. The OS at that time just said to come back when I was ready for a THR. Now that I'm ready, I'm finding alternatives that have a lot of appeal & am always going to try non-surgical therapies first. I'm just disappointed I lost the last 4 years. I've heard from one person that the Synvisc treatment they had several years ago got them back to playing golf & doing yard work that was not possible pre-treatment. At the very least (if it works at all) it will buy some time for further resurfacing/MOM research & development. I will post more about it & provide my evaluation once I begin the treatments. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 My understanding is that the use of Synvisc in the hip is not as effective as in the knee - where it is not always effective anyway. It is considered an " off-label " use of the drug. The idea of Synvisc is to provide extra lubrication and joint separation to allow your own cartilage to heal and regrow. Idea is to take the pressure off it for awhile. I've heard the Synvisc is not held in place in the joint space as well in the hip and that is the reason is not as often effective (others have confirmed this here). So...if you have some decent cartilage (not completely bone-on-bone) there is a small chance that it could buy you some time. - > Re: Re: Synvisc > > > Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... > I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much > you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. > And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or > does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate > the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will > Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might > it actually defer it totally. > Thanks. > Michele > Re: Synvisc > > > > > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other > than > > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not > allowed for > > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing > option... > > > > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 > > > Hi , > You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, > however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the > regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the > efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 > months to one year. > > Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from > the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first > place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc > in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the > time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. > > It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it > works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure > will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known > about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer > be a problem. > > Barbara > (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 My understanding is that the use of Synvisc in the hip is not as effective as in the knee - where it is not always effective anyway. It is considered an " off-label " use of the drug. The idea of Synvisc is to provide extra lubrication and joint separation to allow your own cartilage to heal and regrow. Idea is to take the pressure off it for awhile. I've heard the Synvisc is not held in place in the joint space as well in the hip and that is the reason is not as often effective (others have confirmed this here). So...if you have some decent cartilage (not completely bone-on-bone) there is a small chance that it could buy you some time. - > Re: Re: Synvisc > > > Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... > I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much > you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. > And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or > does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate > the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will > Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might > it actually defer it totally. > Thanks. > Michele > Re: Synvisc > > > > > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other > than > > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not > allowed for > > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing > option... > > > > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 > > > Hi , > You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, > however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the > regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the > efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 > months to one year. > > Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from > the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first > place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc > in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the > time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. > > It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it > works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure > will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known > about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer > be a problem. > > Barbara > (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 My understanding is that the use of Synvisc in the hip is not as effective as in the knee - where it is not always effective anyway. It is considered an " off-label " use of the drug. The idea of Synvisc is to provide extra lubrication and joint separation to allow your own cartilage to heal and regrow. Idea is to take the pressure off it for awhile. I've heard the Synvisc is not held in place in the joint space as well in the hip and that is the reason is not as often effective (others have confirmed this here). So...if you have some decent cartilage (not completely bone-on-bone) there is a small chance that it could buy you some time. - > Re: Re: Synvisc > > > Just curious about how well Synvisc in the the hip might work... > I wonder, for example, how much you can walk now, versus how much > you'll be able to walk post Synvisc - or exercise or stretch. > And does your doc indeed, think resurfacing will be necessary or > does he think regular dosages of Synvisc can permanently negate > the need for surgery? I guess that's my biggest question - will > Synvisc delay surgery (by 6 months? a year? 10 years?) or might > it actually defer it totally. > Thanks. > Michele > Re: Synvisc > > > > > I didn't realize that Synvisc has been approved for anything other > than > > knees, and I'm nearly certain that four years ago it was not > allowed for > > use in hips. Hopefully you're teaching him about the resurfacing > option... > > > > > > C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 > > > Hi , > You are right about Synvisc only being FDA approved for knees, > however just last summer it was approved for use in hips by the > regulatory agency in the EU - they also allowed for revision of the > efficacy statement on the label extending the period of time from 6 > months to one year. > > Dr. Grecula is definitely aware a resurfacing; he is a Fellow OS from > the JRI; resurfacing was the reason I went to see him in the first > place. He says he's seeing about a 50-60% success rate with Synvisc > in hips, and his opinion is that even if it only worked 30% of the > time, it was that many fewer surgeries that had to be done now. > > It's probably only another procrastination mechanism, but if it > works, maybe by the time I really need resurfacing, that procedure > will be approved in the US, they will know what needs to be known > about metal ions in the body, and the insurance issues will no longer > be a problem. > > Barbara > (Hope I don't start crowing in the morning!) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a new drug, and if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for example? Any information dealing with obtaining this drug and perhaps information on it's side effects, would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a new drug, and if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for example? Any information dealing with obtaining this drug and perhaps information on it's side effects, would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a new drug, and if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for example? Any information dealing with obtaining this drug and perhaps information on it's side effects, would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Synvisc is a substance that is injected by a doctor into a joint. It is FDA approved for use in knees, but some have tried it for the hips (not illegal, just an " off-label " use). My understanding is the protocol involves about 3 injections and each can cost around $500. Here is the manufacturer's site... http://www.synvisc.com - > Re: Re: Synvisc > > > There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a > new drug, and > if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a > prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for > example? Any > information dealing with obtaining this drug and perhaps > information on it's > side effects, would be appreciated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Synvisc is a substance that is injected by a doctor into a joint. It is FDA approved for use in knees, but some have tried it for the hips (not illegal, just an " off-label " use). My understanding is the protocol involves about 3 injections and each can cost around $500. Here is the manufacturer's site... http://www.synvisc.com - > Re: Re: Synvisc > > > There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a > new drug, and > if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a > prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for > example? Any > information dealing with obtaining this drug and perhaps > information on it's > side effects, would be appreciated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Synvisc is a substance that is injected by a doctor into a joint. It is FDA approved for use in knees, but some have tried it for the hips (not illegal, just an " off-label " use). My understanding is the protocol involves about 3 injections and each can cost around $500. Here is the manufacturer's site... http://www.synvisc.com - > Re: Re: Synvisc > > > There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a > new drug, and > if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a > prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for > example? Any > information dealing with obtaining this drug and perhaps > information on it's > side effects, would be appreciated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 At 08:16 AM 3/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: >There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a new drug, and >if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a >prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for example? Synvisc is approved for knees, and I gather they are working on approval for hips. It is injected into the joint, so I don't know how easy it would be for you to get. Not like driving over the border for some pills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 At 08:16 AM 3/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: >There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a new drug, and >if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a >prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for example? Synvisc is approved for knees, and I gather they are working on approval for hips. It is injected into the joint, so I don't know how easy it would be for you to get. Not like driving over the border for some pills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 At 08:16 AM 3/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: >There seems to be a lot of talk about Synvisc lately. Is this a new drug, and >if it is, has it been approved for use here in the USA? Could you get a >prescription for it from your OS and get it filled in Canada for example? Synvisc is approved for knees, and I gather they are working on approval for hips. It is injected into the joint, so I don't know how easy it would be for you to get. Not like driving over the border for some pills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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