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I've blown out both knees; right no ALC, MLC or meniscus, 4 arthrotomies, 4 scopes - left no ACL, 50% meniscus 2 arthotomies, 2 scopes. They told me 20 years ago I need replacement yet I still get on fine. I can't run worth a shit any more and going down stairs is a bitch but I can do everything else normally. I have learned to live with the pain; its like an old friend at this point. Some days the bone on bone pain is brutal but a few NASIDs (<1200mg day doesn't burn the liver) and I'm ok. It is amazing how a little weight loss dramatically decreases the pressure and pain in the joints.
Scared shitless about a total knee replacement and the cost is off the charts.
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