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I am a 71 year old overweight female with arthritic pain in both hips and knees, esp right. when i lie down my right lower leg often hurts over bone.
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Arthritis: It sounds like osteoarthritis. This has a multi-pronged approach. Weight loss, light resistance exercise, anti-inflammatory meds and surgery are some of the options. With each option you want minimal harm and maximal good. Joint replacement surgery is getting better all the time but should be a last resort. Although not backed by good data, many patients like glucosamine.
Answered 12/7/2013
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