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Brett A. Thomas
 
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Charlie Self wrote:
Hyagel or Hyagen or something close. An injectable joint lubricant that works
for maybe 50% of those who get, according to the VA surgeon who set mine up.


Google says brand name Hyalgan, generic Hyaluronic acid. News story:

http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/health/h...2603_knee.html

Drug Encyclopedia Link:

http://members.kaiserpermanente.org/...t/203531b.html

Was talking to a relative of SWMBO over Thanksgiving who had this done.
Those whom it helps, really love it (it helped him). But if it
doesn't help you, it apparently does nothing. Glad you found something
that helps, Charlie - 5 - 9 pain hasta really put a damper on your sunny
disposition. And man I hate being on Vicodin - fuzzy all the time.


-BAT