50, f, arthro. surg 2 yrs ago. hurts on long walks. should i still take them if i take ibuprofen and ice after?

Uncertain what you: Uncertain what surgery you had. I will answer this as if you had hip or knee surgery. You need specific exercise for each type of surgery you have had. Still having symptoms 2 years later brings to mind 2 questions. Is the pain you are havig from the original problem or is this now a different problem. You need to discuss this with your physician.