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Aging Well | Last Active: Oct 21 10:18am | Replies (357)
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@theresa105

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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joanland | @joanland | Oct 13 11:50pm

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.

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edsutton | @edsutton | Oct 14 8:40am

Theresa-
This is such an encouraging post!
I've seen several persons' lives improved greatly by knee and hip replacements.
And the technology is improving.

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