I'm 77 and since hip replacement in 2010 I have never been in so much pain from this trauma and side effects I deal with....they are many. OA first came on when I was 18 and I worked all those years to manage with many alternative protocols....including acupuncture and chiro and osteopath and PT and Prolotherapy injections...

I use many supplements to manage pain along with minimal harder pain med like iburpofen...I take herbal pain stuff and MSM which helps calm pain a lot.

Lately, I'm feeling a bit better and even going out more with friends...so whatever I'm doing more is helping me. I post a lot in the vitamin/supp area as I've worked with alternatives for over 25 yrs.

I keep looking at the half full glass vs half empty. I've had a good life all in all, lots of bumps but who hasn't. Hope you can find more comfort. C