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My husband needs both knees replaced. He is trying to hold off as long as he can. Is there anything that can help his pain and swelling until he can get surgery...he takes ibuprofen ...andbhe has had the gel put in as well .. but besides this anything else that will help . Thank you ...
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I read an article in The NY Times earlier this week with the results of a large study of the the anti-inflammatory effectiveness of Semaglutide (Ozympic). The article said that this is a major breakthrough for joint health. The article stated that Semaglutide is the best benefit for arthritic knees short of replacement. I started a prescription that I got online, only 3 weeks ago, so it is too early for me to report in my individual result.
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My advice would be to stop “holding off” and get them done. I lived with so much knee pain for years and finally had them both replaced earlier this year. 1 am 70 years old but wish I’d done this sooner and my PCP agrees. I have ZERO pain now and feel stronger now than I have for a long time. Thank God every day for a fantastic surgeon and physical therapist!
Connie