Patient called to report an adverse reaction to supartz fx.Patient stated she use to get euflexxa injections for her osteoarthritis and never had an issue.Patient said due to insurance, she started getting bilateral supartz fx injections on (b)(6) 2020, one week apart for 5 weeks.Patient said within a day or two after receiving her first injection, she had high blood sugar, lower gi issues, fatigue, felt thirsty, and just felt an overall bad feeling.Patient said she was worried she might have to go to the er, but finally her symptoms started to normalize.Patient stated she is an insulin dependent, type 1 diabetic, so it's very worrisome for her.Patient said she was told by her provider that supartz fx was exactly the same as euflexxa, but it's not, it contains an egg or poultry additive which she feels may be triggering her reaction.Patient said she experienced the reaction within a day or two after the injection for the first 3 weeks.Patient said she is due for her 4th injection tomorrow but will not be getting it.
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