Here’s my situation: early 50s, lifelong fat, but active (7k-10k steps/day @ work, and workout 5-6 days/week).
Got the dreaded osteoarthritis diagnosis in my left knee, along with a torn meniscus, last May. Not wanting to rush into surgery, I opted to treat with Celebrex and exercise.
About a month ago, the Celebrex stopped working. So I took step #2 today— cortisone injection.
As I understand it, after cortisone injections stop working, my options are a hyaluronic acid injection, or TKR surgery.
Who else has been down this road, and what have your experiences been?
Got the dreaded osteoarthritis diagnosis in my left knee, along with a torn meniscus, last May. Not wanting to rush into surgery, I opted to treat with Celebrex and exercise.
About a month ago, the Celebrex stopped working. So I took step #2 today— cortisone injection.
As I understand it, after cortisone injections stop working, my options are a hyaluronic acid injection, or TKR surgery.
Who else has been down this road, and what have your experiences been?
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