Prolozone Therapy

kathyfit · 10-31-2009, 01:44 PM

I had my first prolozone injection today and I have to say I'm impressed so far. I've had 3 knee surgeries and my knee always hurts, especially when I straighten it....so, after having too many cortizone shots, I decided to try this. It feels really full right now, but when I walked down my stairs it was amazing! It felt like the tin man after he got oiled! I am going to do light cardio right now (I can do anything I normally do for a couple of days, then move up according to tolerance). We'll see how it goes! Maybe it will be the first time in many years that I can do it pain-free!!!

Old_Swole · 10-31-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kathyfit

I had my first prolozone injection today and I have to say I'm impressed so far. I've had 3 knee surgeries and my knee always hurts, especially when I straighten it....so, after having too many cortizone shots, I decided to try this. It feels really full right now, but when I walked down my stairs it was amazing! It felt like the tin man after he got oiled! I am going to do light cardio right now (I can do anything I normally do for a couple of days, then move up according to tolerance). We'll see how it goes! Maybe it will be the first time in many years that I can do it pain-free!!!

Is prolozone that stuff made from rooster combs?

Old_Swole · 10-31-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Old_Swole

Is prolozone that stuff made from rooster combs?

that was a serious question. I use to work with a guy that got an injection in the knee every now and then and the stuff was made from rooster comb. He called them chicken shots

my dad has bad knees and I was telling him about these "chicken shots" but I thought it would be better if he asked his doctor about them using the correct name.

Old-Time-Lifter · 10-31-2009, 02:07 PM

I have no experience with this, and I'd like to hear how well it continues to work out for you. Please keep us posted.

btw, you have the best looking bad knee I've ever seen........ just say'in.

Good Luck!

gbg · 10-31-2009, 04:02 PM

Are you talking about Prolotherapy?

kathyfit · 11-01-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gbg

Are you talking about Prolotherapy?

No...Prolotherapy uses sugar, Prolozone thereapy uses oxygen.

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Originally Posted by Old_Swole

that was a serious question. I use to work with a guy that got an injection in the knee every now and then and the stuff was made from rooster comb. He called them chicken shots

my dad has bad knees and I was telling him about these "chicken shots" but I thought it would be better if he asked his doctor about them using the correct name.

Its not a "chicken shot"

The main thing that helps repair is the pure oxygen.

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Originally Posted by Old-Time-Lifter

I have no experience with this, and I'd like to hear how well it continues to work out for you. Please keep us posted.

btw, you have the best looking bad knee I've ever seen........ just say'in.

Good Luck!

Thanks!

Here's my thoughts a day post-shot......

Today my knee feels great. Wake up and walk down the stair without pain. I can still feel the grinding when I put my hand on my knee, but I can't feel it in my knee. Cardio was different.....I just took it easy and did recument bike for 20 and walked for 10. Walking is where I noticed the most difference....I was able to straighten my leg completely and push off my toes the way you're supposed to! That was great, but my calf was really cramping last night (I guess from using it the way its supposed to be used for the first time in 3 or 4 years).

There were signed pics of some of the US ski team on the wall at the clinic, they are treated by this doc....that made me feel better about the shot for some reason....

IronCity151 · 11-01-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kathyfit

I had my first prolozone injection today and I have to say I'm impressed so far. I've had 3 knee surgeries and my knee always hurts, especially when I straighten it....so, after having too many cortizone shots, I decided to try this. It feels really full right now, but when I walked down my stairs it was amazing! It felt like the tin man after he got oiled! I am going to do light cardio right now (I can do anything I normally do for a couple of days, then move up according to tolerance). We'll see how it goes! Maybe it will be the first time in many years that I can do it pain-free!!!

Is prolozone just an alternative to cortisone for pain? Or is it supposed to help rebuild cartilage? I had micro-fracture surgery (to help re-build cartilage) on my knee about 7 years ago and it helped me get to about 90% over time, but I'd love to get back to 100% some day...

Mark1T · 11-01-2009, 10:19 AM

If it's good enough for Kathy-sugar-babe, it's good enough for me

AKMass · 11-01-2009, 12:39 PM

This piqued my interest. I'm always interested in alternative therapies, etc. so...

"Prolozone is a homeopathic/oxygen injection technique developed and pioneered by Dr. Shallenberger. It is excellent for all forms of musculo-skeletal and joint pain including chronic neck and back pain, rotator cuff injuries, degenerative and arthritic hips and knees, degenerated discs, and shoulder and elbow pain. The good thing about Prolozone is that because it actually corrects the pathology of the disorder, there is a 75% chance for the chronic pain sufferer to becoming permanently pain free."

http://www.antiagingmedicine.com/procedures.htm

Thanks Kathy!

kathyfit · 11-03-2009, 07:00 AM

Its been 3 days since my shot, and the "broken glass" feeling is still gone, but my knee now hurts in new ways. I have pain in the back of it and my lower IT band is very tight. I'm wondering if its just sore from actually being able to use it.

stayfit2008 · 11-03-2009, 08:41 AM

I may ask my Doctor about this if Physical Therapy doesn't work for my shoulder. Seems less intrusive than Cortisal. I read up on the Prolozone a bit,..I'll have to check insurance covers it.

kathyfit · 11-03-2009, 08:08 PM

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I may ask my Doctor about this if Physical Therapy doesn't work for my shoulder. Seems less intrusive than Cortisal. I read up on the Prolozone a bit,..I'll have to check insurance covers it.

My doc does bill it to insurance.....we'll see if they pay. (fingers crossed)

Old_Swole · 11-03-2009, 08:23 PM

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My doc does bill it to insurance.....we'll see if they pay. (fingers crossed)

OMG!!! and I never even read what you wrote!

Old_Swole · 11-03-2009, 08:25 PM

Didn't get past the avi

HRK (herb) · 11-03-2009, 09:02 PM

The "chicken shot" stuff is called Hylan G-F 20 ( trade name is supartz). It is manufactured from the cartilage of rooster combs. It has been used in Europe for about 10 years. I did a paper on it in chiropractic college about 6 months ago.

The treatment is 3-6 shots, once per week for 5 weeks. It costs about $500 per shot (my insurance didn't cover it). They basically freeze your knee, aspirated any existing fluid in the joint and replace it with supartz.

The studies I reviewed found that with a 5 shot protocol, patients had significant improvement when compared to cortisone. The Hylan is slower acting than cortisone but patient reported to be nearly pain free after a year. cortisone usually wears off in about 3 months and you would be hard pressed to find a doctor to give you more than two per year because of its destructive side effects. Supartz doesn't have those effects.

you can search pubmed for the papers.... It is good stuff for arthritis patients especially the knee, shoulder and ankle.

Old_Swole · 11-03-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HRK (herb)

The "chicken shot" stuff is called Hylan G-F 20 ( trade name is supartz). It is manufactured from the cartilage of rooster combs. It has been used in Europe for about 10 years. I did a paper on it in chiropractic college about 6 months ago.

The treatment is 3-6 shots, once per week for 5 weeks. It costs about $500 per shot (my insurance didn't cover it). They basically freeze your knee, aspirated any existing fluid in the joint and replace it with supartz.

The studies I reviewed found that with a 5 shot protocol, patients had significant improvement when compared to cortisone. The Hylan is slower acting than cortisone but patient reported to be nearly pain free after a year. cortisone usually wears off in about 3 months and you would be hard pressed to find a doctor to give you more than two per year because of its destructive side effects. Supartz doesn't have those effects.

you can search pubmed for the papers.... It is good stuff for arthritis patients especially the knee, shoulder and ankle.

Thanks Herb

kathyfit · 11-05-2009, 12:38 PM

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Didn't get past the avi

The prolozone therapy shots cost $125 per shot and you need 1-7 shots every 1-2 weeks. The results can be a permanent fix to the pain.....again crossing fingers!! My knee still feels great walking down stairs and better doing extensions, but I still have pain doing lunges.

kathyfit · 11-09-2009, 06:25 PM

I put my knee through the ultimate test this weekend. I did something that usually causes me so much pain, it takes me about 10-15 minutes before I can straighten it all the way and walk without a limp....travel/fly.

I have to say that it did still hurt, but about 50% less than normal....and I was walking normal by the time I stepped into the concorse. Yea!!!!

I also competed and I was able to wear those high heals with much less pain.....soooooo, that decided it for me. I am calling to schedule my next shot tomorrow!!

stayfit2008 · 11-09-2009, 06:42 PM

I'm going to request this shot to my Dr. during my visit with him tomorrow!! Thanks Kathy!

Mark1T · 11-09-2009, 07:10 PM

Really glad you are feeling better, Kathy. There is only one problem with you feeling much better, and that is, you might not post anymore

kathyfit · 11-12-2009, 11:09 AM

OK....second shot done and it didn't hurt nearly as much as the first one. The "broken glass" feeling wasn't there this morning when I stretched and extending my leg only has a slight pain to it. I guess this will even improve more in the next few days. I am so glad this is helping and I'd like let people know about this technique that may have similar degeneration problems. They are not paying me for this, but that'd be nice!

My doc's website is: www.curingarthritis.com