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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 11, 2023 | Replies (9)

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I have degenerative arthritis in my joints which is why I had my right knee replaced. The left one is bad but not bothering me enough to be replaced. Same with my shoulders. It may be a different story if my PMR comes back. Wondering if it's the joints that haven't been replaced that might be more susceptible because of normal wear and tear? Depending on your age...I'm at that age where everything is wearing out 🙃 My TKR was done after my last occurrence of PMR went into remission.

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pst | @pst | Sep 10, 2023

I hadn't thought of that. I'm pretty sure I am unconsciously protective of my surgical joints so they're not subject to the same amount of stress. Maybe with the exception of my right shoulder, since being left handed it's had to suck it up.

I'm too of an age where everything's wearing out. 'You don't know what you've got till you lose it' plays very strongly. I guess we smile and adapt.

Thank you for your thoughts; much appreciated.

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