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@rjjacobsen

Sort of like you, but not so severe... ortho doc says change my activity or expect a hip replacement. Cortisone injections (guided by fluoroscope) can help with the pain, but only last 90 days (for me).

So, I reduced my lifting of heavy things, reduced my 3 day/week walking from 2.5 miles to 1.5 miles and avoid sitting on hard/semi-hard surfaces when possible. Pain is still there, but is reduced.

I don't know of anything other than the cortisone injections, moderating use and pain relievers. I'd love to hear of an alternative less difficult than a hip replacement.

Note - hip replacements have come a long way over the last 20 years and are much easier and quicker both surgery and recovery than they used to be.

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I was told that I had enough cortisone injections in one year.
How many shots can a person get without getting another problem? What else can be used to eliminate pain?