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I have had both knees and both hips replaced as well as active Rheumatoid Arthritis for 25 years. Many years of pain and disability. I am grateful to have had good medical care and the chance to catch up and experience, with so much less pain, the events that I missed out on before. I absolutely want those extra years!
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This is such an encouraging post!
I've seen several persons' lives improved greatly by knee and hip replacements.
And the technology is improving.
What has helped with the pain? I have arthritis, a couple of kinds, neuropathy as well as hammertoes. Balance is a huge issue. Been through PT more times than I can remember. Spent a few years, heavily dosed with two types of oxy,
No narcotics; I refuse. Were always looking for the key. What have you done?✅
What helped yours?
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I thought it was very interesting that a physician who deals with arthritis issues and pain was contemplating such a choice, which isn't really a choice. We play the hand we are dealt. When do we stop replacing parts and simply accept the deterioration of the quality of life as joints wear out? That is a question many of us will likely face.