The patient reported she had 3 orthovisc injections around (b)(6) 2016 from dr.(b)(6) at (b)(6).Her dob is (b)(6).She had positive results with the first 2 shots where it helped her knee and had no symptoms.She has arthritis and had fluid in her knee prior to the shots.However, fluid was removed before the first 2 injections.After the 3rd injection, within hours, she had redness, pain, flu-like symptoms, confusion, ankle swelling, aches and a rash which began to spread up her back.She also had itching on her scalp which led to soars on her scalp.She went to a dermatologist who advised her it was an allergic reaction and gave her 25 cortisone shots with no help.She went to an endocrinologist who stated she needs to see a rheumatologist where it may be connected tissue disease.Connie was concerned with the longevity of these effects as it is getting worse and wanted to know what to do and if this can spread to her brain.I advised her to contact her dr.Immediately for all medical advice and she will keep in touch with me as she has an appointment tuesday with a rheumatologist.After i disconnected the call, i reached out to dr.(b)(6)'s office on 22jul2016 where i spoke to (b)(6), his nurse.I advised her of the patient's complaint and asked for lot #'s of all 3 injections.She said she will get back to me.Update: (b)(6), the nurse from dr.(b)(6)'s office called back on (b)(6) 2016 and provided me with the lot # of injections 1 and 3 as n150087a.She is still researching the lot # on the 2nd injection and will get back to me as new information becomes available.She also stated connie has since called in and she is advising her.
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