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PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 14 hours ago | Replies (108)Comment receiving replies
I try to work out daily….usually at least 5 days per week. Invariably, I’ll get some slight discomfort somewhere on my right side….knee or hip….not bad but noticeable. I’ve been too busy with family issues, work, etc, to address it except occasionally using Valtaren or Biofreeze. It usually leaves after an hour. Doesn’t keep me awake or prevent me from any activity so far. I wear good shoes….update after several months. Appointment with PCP next month for Wellness check. May mention it. It’s not bad enough to warrant PT….idk. I’m learning about my options. So far PRP seems the best. Do I wait for it to progress or nip it in the bud?
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Oh, I don’t think I have arthritis. No mention of it back when I had knee MRI in 2023. Nothing significant in my hands from an x-ray last year. And, had right ankle pain several months ago,,,intermittent but has subsided.No arthritis. Ortho and PCP looked at it and were surprised. No spurs…..great for my age. Just turned 65. Maybe I need hip xray?
My mom has osteoarthritis and is bone on bone in hip for sure….knee bad too. She’s making it on cortisone injections for now. She’s 84 and not interested in replacement, but she’s barely mobile now….sad situation.
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Hi Celia - hey good for you for going to the gym and doing the work! I don't know about your gym, but where I go - and I'm only referring to the men - they place more importance on showing up at the gym than actually working.
That's why I like spin and spin class. There are a lot more women and they work very hard. I like that, as it pushes me to be better. I guess in general men are intimidated by healthy women. Men treat everything like a competition. Women, all in all, are much more balanced and self-aware.
If you don't have arthritis, your joints are probably in good shape - and your workout regimen helps a LOT.
I'm so sorry about your Mom. At 84 it's very hardtop have such a major surgery. It's a very difficult choice.
I wish you and your Mon the very best. And my thanks for your inspiration.
Joe