PRP and A2M After Treatment Guide
For further information and review of A2M (Alpha 2 Macrogloblulin) and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), click on the links below:
https://fullcircleorthopedics.com/services/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-injections/
Possible Symptoms:
- It is normal to feel sore for 2-3 days and rarely up to 7-14 days.
- It takes 6-8 weeks on average for the “full effect” but can take up to 12 weeks.
AVOID:
- Sit baths, pool, hot tub, sauna x 48 hours. You may take a shower and allow the water to run over the injection sites.
- Anti-inflammatories (known as NSAIDs) topically and orally for 7 days following the treatment. This includes Ibuprofen (Advil), Naproxen (Aleve), Celecoxib (Celebrex), Meloxicam (Mobic), Arnica, Biofreeze, CBD, etc.
- Ice after the first 24hrs
May Use:
- For the first week, you may use over the counter analgesics (Tylenol ES 1-2 tabs 3x/day, lidocaine topically)
- Increase water intake
- Healthy Eating rich in protein, fruit, vegetables. Low in processed sugar and alcohol
- Increased rest, 8-9 hours sleep per night
- Bracing on affected limb or walking boot if instructed
Activity:
- Day 1-3 – Avoid use of affected limb as much as possible (except necessary daily use such as grooming, walking to/from car, etc)
- Day 4-7 – light use of limb affected
- After first 7 days, may increase you exercise by “25%” each week. This can be discussed in more detail depending on your sport
- Day 8-14 – Increase PT or light sport by “25%” each week, thereby resuming full-fledged exercise or sport by day 30 unless instructed otherwise (can discuss more sport specific strategy and goals)
- Note, you may resume regular exercises NOT using the affected limb after day 3 of injection. This will be discussed more fully on an individual basis.
Call office if experiencing the following:
- Redness, swelling, increased temperature around area injected
- Numbness, tingling, or burning in limb injected
- Fever (over 99.9F), repeated chills
- Pain out of proportion of “normal soreness”