ARTHROSAMID didn’t work for me

katieBetty
katieBetty Member Posts: 3
edited 13. May 2025, 10:09 in Living with arthritis

sorry to deliver this news but I had ARTHROSAMID last December 2023 in one knee after a year of steroid injections.
It was recommended to me to give it a try- I was aware there was not much data. I paid about £2000 privately at a reputable sports injury clinic. The steroid that was applied at the time was the only relief I had for four weeks- after that …nothing . It has made no difference at all.

KatieBett

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,388

    I'm glad you posted this so @casej2 gets a balanced picture of it.

    Personally i will try it when the NHS is providing it. My philosophy has always been, if it does no harm and you can afford it to try it but no way can I afford to spend that much.

    I am so sorry your money has been wasted ((()))

    Toni x

  • JD1
    JD1 Member Posts: 2

    I feel your pain @katieBetty. I had Arthrosamid in my right knee in September 2022 and it made absolutely no difference. An expensive lesson but was willing to give anything a try.

  • Stillhoping
    Stillhoping Member Posts: 1

    I had Arthrosamid 14 weeks ago in both knees. There has been no improvement at all

  • MaryL44
    MaryL44 Moderator Posts: 184

    Hello @Stillhoping and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

    I'm sorry to hear that the Arthrosamid didn't help. It appears that reactions to it are mixed. I hope you've had some time to have a look around our website - it is a mine of information so do look at it. You might fins this helpful:

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/april/top-tips-to-help-knee-pain/

    Also, our community members will have vast experience so do engage with the forum and see what others have to say about knee pain.

    Please keep posting now you are here and let us know how you are getting on.

    Best wishes

    Mary

    Need more help - call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,388

    @Stillhoping I am gutted for you I really am this 'cure' is so very very costly and really doesn't work for everyone.

    Do look at Mary's link exercise (oddly) really can help us bu strengthening the muscles and tendons around our joints.

    Sending you some sympathy. I'm also a bit cross for you.

    Toni x

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