This morning was the first time in many years that I did not reach for the acetaminophen the minute I opened my eyes. Wow. That is something. My knee is almost pain free but the thigh bothers me a bit but it is manageable and for me that is a miracle. I have never done a big hike but I have a BIL who hikes in the mountains in CA at least twice a year. He has had many surgeries, several on his knee but as soon as he heals he is out there hiking. He cannot live without that. Of course he is 10 years younger than me. For me I feel better than I have in years. I just wish my hair would stop falling out.