I'm 37 years old and now have bonespurs in my hips. I'm very active. I have a slight constant pain all the time. Should I slow down on my physical activities to lessen the pain and onset. My doctor said I'll probably nee a hip replacement 15yrs from now. What are the pros and cons of pain meds? Thanks
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I've got 5 spurs on my spine. Celibrex is the greatest thing since freon for spur pain relief. If Celebrex isn't an option for you, due to cost,  Alleve is another great OTC pain reliever. Sugery would be my last option, because it is invasive, costly, amd I don't hurt that badly.
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I have the same thing. sigh . I refuse cortisone because of the damage it can do to joints. What is your age? I am mid 50's. A friend introduced me to a product called Replenex. It is a propietary blend of all natural products and can help rebuild joint cartiledge and ease the pain. It is not a quick fix, but  slow and steady improvement. Taken with  good NATURAL vitamin supplements from the same company it works very well to repair and ease the pain and discomfort.
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I AM 33 ALSO AND HAD A FULL LAST YEAR.  THERE IS A BIT OF PAIN WITH THIS AND SOME BLEEDING.  I WAS SORE FOR ABOUT 1 AND HALF WEEKS AFTER MINE.  THEY USUALLY GIVE YOU PAIN MEDS TO CONTROL THE PAIN.  I FOUND THAT MOTRIN HELPED ALOT WITH THE PAIN.  STAY ON TOP OF YOUR PAIN.  DONT LET IT GET TO THE POINT OF NO RETURN.  I WENT NO HORMONES FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND THEN FIGURED OUT THAT WASNT THE KEY FOR ME.  I NOW TAKE HORMONES AND FEEL BETTER.  NOT QUITE SO TIRED AND IRRITABLE.  GOOD LUCK.
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Yes, Working with meat of any kind is a repetative motion with the joints. I have found that over the years it has caused a continous pain. Especially when I wake up to start a new day. I use coral calcium for the joints. This has helped a great deal.{I take one pill every day}
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I fell down the stairs, and bruised my tailbone.  It took almost 2 months to heal.  All I could do was stand up and sit down.  Not much sense in going to the Dr.  He won't do anything except tell him to take tylenol or something.  I suggest naproxen.
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I had osteoporosis in my spine and right hip. I had no idea until I had a bone density scan at age 58. I had taken HRT for 10 years to help prevent osteo. I started taking Fosamax (there is now Actonel, and Boniva) and my osteo has greatly improved. I know longer have osteoporosis I have osteopina which is where it starts. I also take calcium with vitamin D along with the Fosomax. I am 65 now and feel more confident that I won't break bones with simple movements. I will continue taking a bone building drug to prevent bone loss again. The very first thing to do is see your doctor for a BDS. Osteoporosis causes no pain unless you fracture something. The worse being vertebrae fractures which will cause collapse of the spinal column, pain, and losing height. Good luck and head to your doctor...
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ask the Doctor what side effects if any there may be for you if you do decide to go for it anyway. You may need to go on HRT, this may cause you more pains if they are hormone related.\n\ni am 23 and would consider it, because my periods are few and far between but when i am on i can be on for months. so i know what you are going through. I to can't take the pill as it gives me chronic pains and i can't walk however my test came back normal and i went for a scan, apparently there's not much else they can do.
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Much sympathy. I ruptured a disk doing Akido when I was 21. The doctors gave me exercises to do and told me to take ibuprofen. There's surgery that can "repair" the damage, so to speak, but at the loss of a certain amount of flexibility (they have to "fuse" the two vertabrae together), but they are somewhat reluctant to do it. Been putting up with the pain now for 29 years.\n\nOnly advice I can give is, if you really want to have the surgery raise bloody hell about it... switch doctors if the one you have won't do it. It's the only way to get results. Pain will be gone but you might not be able to touch your toes.
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They used to say an average of 10 years, but I believe it is longer than that now.  I had my left hip replaced when I was 26 years old and I am now 38 years old.  It's doing fine, no problems whatsoever.  They used a titanium hip and attached it with both screws and glue.  My doctor did tell me that the lifespan of a hip replacement really depends on things such as weight and activity level.  Someone who is more active may need it replaced again sooner (due to wear and tear) than someone who leads a basically sedentary lifestyle like myself.
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Osteoarthritis is also refered to as the "wear and tear" disease. Yes, it CAN be very painful. It is an inflammation AND a degenerative problem BUT if left untreated half the time it wil cure itself-all is needed is easing up on the joint when the pain starts and using ice or frozen peas to bring down the inflammation. \n  What the docs dont tell you is that NSAIDS can retard collagen formation and even increase degeneration of the jont. \n  The solution? Glucosamine from an animal source. Not easy to find but it's the best. (Avoid chondroitin-the mollecules are too large for the body to absorb!) Also, as Edgar Cayce would advise, castor oil packs on the joint have proven to be very effective.\n\n   Hope this helps!!\n\n   Godbless
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It sounds as though you are still active.  Some considerations to make regarding your acitivity include lessening your impact with your physical fitness...changing to biking and swimming  as opposed to running or jogging...eating a well-balanced diet that included plenty of water and avoids caffiene and alcholol (dehydrates your body).  When you find that even with these modifications that your acitivty is still limited, then it is a good time to consider joint replacement.  \n\nJoint replacements continue to improve in technology and technique and I imagine they will only continue to improve.  Some surgeons now perform the minimally invasive technique which only requires about a 4 to 6 inch scar and usually only requires an overnight hospital stay.  Pain and recovery time is lessened with this technique, but not all candidates qualify for this approach.  \n\nIf you are at the point where you cannot carry on your normal acitivities and are having a cosultation for a hip replacement, don't let anyone tell you that you are "too young"...yes, you will probably need a revision(s) in the future...but better to do it when you are younger rather than put it off another 20 years until you are so disabled that you've lost all your strength, cannot exercise, have developed a heart condition, have become obese due to lack of exercise, etc.  \n\nThere are people your age who undergo hip replacement, but it is rare.  When it limits your acitivities even with the modifications listed above, that's the time to consider it...otherwise, let the technology continue to progress!
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If you are in pain when you do an exercise, you may be doing it wrong.  Don't do that exercise.  Also check with your doctor about this.......
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If you saw a doctor for arthritis that's the best you can do for now.  You probably have osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) and yes, it will hurt for the rest of your life as this isn't something you can "cure" but instead is a wearing away of the cartilage that rubs together at the joint between the femur and the tibia.  If the anti-inflammatory did not work you can try going in for a shot or stronger pain medication.  If the doctor who diagnosed you is NOT an orthopedist, I would recommend trying to find one as they are best able to help you.  Unlike a previous answer, surgery is an absolute last resort and (as someone who designs the implants) should not be done until you have exhausted all other options. \ngood luck with your treatments.
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You aren't saying what type of medications you're taking. The stronger the pain medication, seems the more side effects like sleepiness go with it. Can you take Ibuprofen? \nI'm 40 and it sounds to me like you've done quite a bit in your life and you want to continue to do so, especially because that's what your children want? Children, bless their hearts, usually want what the parent wants, for their parents to be happy. =)\nAre there things you can do that aren't physically challenging? Maybe sell stuff on Ebay?\nIt's hard to give advice on something I have little feedback on. I hope you find the answers you're looking for.
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Pain is your bodys way of telling you something is not going right. Something is injured or being injured or being pushed passed it's limit. Listen to your body, or you will end up getting sprains, strains, and possibly disc problems. Do you think you have a very low pain tolerence, or do you just want to bite the bullet, so to speak? There is a difference. Whatever you do, don't take anything to "mask" your pain, it will only make it worse in the lomg run and you will end up in Physical Therapy. Learn to lift the weights with the least amount of residual pain to your body, start out slow. You should't develop that much pain, if you do, back off.
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My husband has arthritis in his knees and hips from the same reason. Heating pads work for him at night, and aleve works for him during the day. The heating patches he wears to work and he swears by them. Winter makes it especially hard for him due to the cold weather so every night he takes a hot bath. At night we have the thermostat turned up to make our room warmer to ease the pain while he's sleeping...one simple rule of thumb...think heat because it will relieve the pain...as far as pills once again Aleve!
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Given your age and your prior medical condition, I would definitely advice a proper physical with your physician prior to ANY form of physical exercise.\n\nThe pains you feel in your joints are likely due to overuse injuries and the ligament's being unaccustomed to work load.\n\nTry easing into the fitness program, and do lighter reps of each exercise components. Do them until tired. Do not force another rep if you are straining.\n\nAnother exercise good to do is the Deep Knee Bends. Do those different times of the day, and as usual, do until tired and not straining. This exercise will help to strengthen your ligaments and help your body get accustom to the physical activities.\n\nRemember to see your doctor and approach a competent personal trainer with experience in elderly fitness management for a customized fitness program suitable for your current level of fitness.