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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hip Arthritis And Knee Arthritis

I m taking Hydrocodone-acetaminophen 5-325 combined with 2 ibuprofen 200mg x 4 times a day for osteoarthritis pain in right hip and knee, and still have lots of pain getting out of bed in morning and walking. Am afraid I m taking too much with little results. Have appointment with doc Sep 25. Hoping for shot in knee, but what about hip? I m 78, 5 3, 166 lbs female, German, Scot-Irish descent. 3oz vodka a day, Don t smoke. YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

Pain along hip joint indicates possibility of hip degenerative arthritis.
Hip arthritis can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN].
I will advise you do X ray/MRI of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.

Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate.
For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help.
Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol.

Diet rich in calcium and protein will help
If required total hip replacement can be done for arthritis.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hip Arthritis And Knee Arthritis

Hello, I have studied your case. Pain along hip joint indicates possibility of hip degenerative arthritis. Hip arthritis can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN]. I will advise you do X ray/MRI of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor. Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate. For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help If required total hip replacement can be done for arthritis. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.