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I see the Rheumatologist on Monday for my knees. I've got Lupus-like auto-immune issues but my knees are OA from 27 years in the Navy working on steel decks and playing sports. I've got fresh xrays that show very little cartilage so I'll get injections in both knees starting on Monday. I just turned 56 and the Rheumatologist would like me to reach 60 before I get replacements. The pamphlets he gave me show relief for up to 4 years, but I'm not sure what kind of activity level that assumes. I'm only cycling and hiking, no running.
If my quality of life become seriously impacted by OA in my knees, my Dr and I have agreed to not wait on replacements, but I'm willing to try the injections.
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