It was a direction for me to avoid heat, cold, all medications for the first week but now about 3 X /week I take a warm bath and it is a strong pain reliever. I am 12 days post procedure and think now, it will take Patience and Hope. Right hip PRP soon and will see MD IN 9 days to discuss further treatment. Thank you for your thoughtful and helpful replies. I am a retired Registered Nurse so do have tools and understanding of the medical world.