Suffering with knee pain...causing depression.

Hi Jasmine45,

Try PRP or as it's know plasma replacement therapy. I have been having it now for 5 years in my thumb joints and it works for me. They inject the plasma into the necessary area and it forms a barrier between the bones. Check it out. The downside is you probably have to repeat the procedure every 4 to 5 months but it will definitely give you relief.

will your doctor give you cortisone injections or drain your knees? or can they with the problems you're having?

When it interferes with your life like this i would seek another doctor. Maybe another will perform a knee replacement. I'm thinking so what if it lasts only 15 years? But it could last longer. I have a sister-in-law who had both knees replaced and they have

lasted longer then 15 years.

Good luck.

i am 55 i have the same problem in right knee

i have had two ops in the last two years

bone rubbing rubbing bone

now i have the same problem in wrist

they wont replace knee until im 60

waiting on injections

HI jasmine im 39 and have grade 4 rapid onset osteoarthritis in both knees and have no cartilage left in right knee my advice as i too have been told no knee replacement as im too young is get on a exercise bike and keep muscle built up as much as possible to keep you moving, cortisone injection didnt work for me but could work for you it does for some i take co codamol for pain and daily voltarol rub, i had to stop work as i cannot stand or sit for too long so you need to take care of yourself especially n the job you do that can be a great strain on your limbs on your feet all day hope you find relief

That is so sad! My sister-in-law was very over weight to. The only trouble they had with her was she wanted both done at the same time. After talking with her etc., they decided to do both. She was in her 50's. She is 83 now and last year she had to get one of them replaced. This was because her leg broke above the artificial knee. Its been a year and shes still struggling. And as one gal said they want her to rebuild the muscle around it.

She had the surgery done on both knees years ago in Kansas City, MO. I am so sorry you all have to suffer so and its affecting your quality of life. The last cortisone injection I received was called Zilretta. This is the one that lasts longer then the regular cortisone.

My best to all of you, wish I could come up with something better!

When my cousin was about 50 she had an ankle (maybe both?) replaced. She'd been discouraged from having the op because of her age, and an ankle can only be done once and only last ten years, but as she was basically needing to be in a wheelchair she decided to go ahead. She swims for exercise, restricts the amount of walking she does daily so as not to wear out the joint and is into her fifteenth year since the op. If you have to be on your feet for your job this will pose a problem, but there are usually accommodations that can and should be made.

There's no point making a person still young enough to enjoy life remain in pain and disability wait to have an operation which will be of less use to them in ten years time.

I agree completely with Anhaga

It hurts for about 30 seconds. It's done with ultrasound and an anesthetic is used.