Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 hi. i am new to this group. i am a 40 year old single mom. i have just learned form my bloodwork, as my doctor so nicely out it, that i have the onset of rheumatiod arthritis. i have worked like a dog all my life to raise my two kids, including some jobs that were so physically demanding they near made me cry. i have no idea what i am facing and i'm scared half to death. i am supposed to go see a specialist to have surgery on my knee. my doctor said the cartilage is most likely shot and there is, from the x-ray results, a " growth " on the top of my shin. my hip bones swell out to the point it hurts to wear clothing. has anybody out there had knee trouble bad enough to warrant surgery and if so, what can a person expect from it? any success stories? does anybody have the same trouble hip-wise and if so, what can a person do to get some relief apart from taking tons of drugs which seem more controversial by the day? if anyone can give me some insight i would greatly appreciate it thank you for taking the time to read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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