I had prp and hyrulonic acid injections. But last time I did them both at the same time and it was VERY painful for a few weeks.
Supposed to be better results but not worth that level of pain.
This thread is turning into an organ recital.
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At least no one’s talking about their grandkids. 
I am 87. Knee replacement was the best thing for me The key is to choose a top surgeon. Maybe the head doctor at a top hospital The outcome depends o the doctor.
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A bit surprised CABG is number one considering Cholesterol lowering therapies and stents have put a big dent in the number of procedures being performed.
A few weeks ago I was walking down my hill (it is my main daily exercise - up and down around .6 miles each way long winding through the woods and about 500 vertical feet). I notice my ankle hurting a bit - not enough to have major concern - no obvious injury. Later that night I can’t walk on it - severe pain - hopping around on one foot - a little swollen. Next day better with less swelling - 3 days later back to normal. No fun getting old - thank goodness it resolved quickly but some times it is just WTF??
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Yeah, it sucks but don’t let it stop ya. The alternative is worse.
Stents don’t improve survival and people with diffuse disease really only have CABG as their only good option. At that point they’ve already failed medical management.
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Some data I read tends to suggest to me that the effect is not very great.
In addition to what @MChang wrote about statins…
It’s based on QALYs, which is a fairly widely accepted and standardized but subjective measure of quality of life improvement over the remaining lifespan of the patient. Reasonable people have differing opinions on how important it is, but it’s generally an accepted metric.
I was thinking more of PCSK9 inhibitors - I thought the majority of the data shows you can’t go too low on LDL. And statins don’t seem to hold a candle to PCSK9 inhibitors. I guess it makes sense for those that have failed medical therapies that CABG can improve quality of life. Surprised that Stents don’t improve survival but surely they help with angina?
Whatever, we all know cataract surgery is the greatest value proposition in medicine! (well maybe a Yag capsulotomy).
Been going through the same with a knee. Pretty bad pain for a few days, gradually improved, now I’m back to walking with just a hint of discomfort, but it seems OK.
fofr y’all with knee and ankle pain, I’m no doc, but I would suggest you don’t ignore it if it persists. Pretty sure ignoring something relatively minor early-on is what lead me eventually to ankle replacement. You wanna avoid this if possible.
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Have had multiple stents. CABG in 2010. I’ve been on Lipitor 80MG for years. When I am not on statins my cholesterol is over 400.I had a heart attack in my late 30s
For Terry Harris
Had injury in same spot when new doctor client suggested this and it worked immediately.
Raise your arm to 45 degrees, extend index finger and trace the alphabet in capitals a couple of times. repeat it a couple of times daily.
Pain gone in a day or two. Simple, thanks Doc!
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Many of us are familiar with the Stones’ “what a drag it is gettin old” from way back.
I think it was last week when Mick said, “There is nothing good about getting old”
As I approach 80 it is so apparent medically, we are more vulnerable and slower to heal.
Since last Nov it has been proven big time to me twice, not nice.
Stay far away from ladders.
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I just had PRP for my tennis elbow yesterday (right arm) - dealing with the limited movement/inflammation/pain management at the moment. Really hoping for success here as my weightlifting and tennis are definitely impacted by the severity of the tear. Did the larger-volume one-application procedure.
Have your urologist check via bladder scan that you are emptying and, if so, it’s likely an overactive bladder and you can try Myrbetriq if the nocturnal bothers you.
Did you try bpc-157/tb-500?