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Suggest Remedy For Severe And Prolonged Osteoarthritis

Hi. Thanks for letting me know you re there. I have severe & prolonged osteoarthritis secondary to hemochromatosis. I have had 3 joint replacements and am expecting another 3 as time goes on. I recently was weened off all the many pain medications I have been taking for 8 years. I love been medication free but the pain has returned to impair my function, so, as suggested by my Dr., I am considering returning to methadone use (which I will discuss with him of course). My question is, I was still finding relief with .3mg methods 2 x day. Is there a pill form equivalent.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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hi,

it is sad to know you had 3 joint replacements. it is unfortunate to hear such things. I never seen any patient getting so much pain. Well, I think now it's time for you to indulge into an exercise programme. meet a physical therapist who is passionate and can see your case in detail and look forward for best planning. I am sure you will be helped. As to mention a small note, my patients with worst arthirits of 10 years I always advice them to undergo physical therapy and at times go for vigorous exercises. It has helped all and never I had a case where I was asked to go for joint replacements. understanding the body of the individual and designing a great protocol surely helps. Focus on more of doing exercises for your core, hip muscles and overall body in the later stage. Get almost full ROM at all the joint so the body stays at a unit. Under going too many surgeries will break your morale. but exercise will surely help you.

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Suggest Remedy For Severe And Prolonged Osteoarthritis

hi, it is sad to know you had 3 joint replacements. it is unfortunate to hear such things. I never seen any patient getting so much pain. Well, I think now it s time for you to indulge into an exercise programme. meet a physical therapist who is passionate and can see your case in detail and look forward for best planning. I am sure you will be helped. As to mention a small note, my patients with worst arthirits of 10 years I always advice them to undergo physical therapy and at times go for vigorous exercises. It has helped all and never I had a case where I was asked to go for joint replacements. understanding the body of the individual and designing a great protocol surely helps. Focus on more of doing exercises for your core, hip muscles and overall body in the later stage. Get almost full ROM at all the joint so the body stays at a unit. Under going too many surgeries will break your morale. but exercise will surely help you. thank you