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I have very bad arthritis all over my body, Sjogrens and my fibromyalgia is awful. I was tested for fibro and I reacted to all the points. My orthopedic said it was the worst case he had ever seen. I had a hip replacement in 2010 and I need one for my other hip now as it is bone on bone. The problem is my orthopedic said he wouldn't operate because my back is so full of arthritis. I am in constant pain and don't walk well. He said I would be sent home the day after surgery and would have to be able to walk. I see a spine doc in 2 weeks but has anyone been told that? My next question is for pain control. I have started taking THC . I take 1800mg of Gabapentin, and 1300mg of tylenol a day. I am allergic to Tramadol and don't want to start opiods. I would appreciate any ideas. Thank you, Joan

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Aug 6, 2022

@jmb73 Hello Joan, I'm sorry to hear you have so much pain from fibromyalgia and arthritis and need another hip replacement. It seems you may have to trade one pain for the other if you were to have a replacement, and yes, you will have to get up and walk same day to get the new hip working. Have you considered a second opinion from a different ortho doctor about your hip? My mother-in-law was in a similar situation with bone on bone and needing knee replacements, but chose to live with and manage the existing pain versus having corrective surgery. I guess it comes down to which is the lessor of all evils.

Regarding pain management...I commend you for not taking opiates. Perhaps speak to your doctor about increasing Gabapentin, there is room for an increase. Has THC begun to provide relief? Outside of medications, what pain management tools do you use to self-manage?

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