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I have autoimmune lupus fybromiaga arthritis . i am obese i'm 225lb. and my knees hurt so bad i can't walk very much i have a walker, don't help?
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Consider wgt sx: Would you consider gastric procedure to try to loose weight and lessen knee strain. Then could consider knee arthroscopy with platelet rich plasma or apic.
Answered 3/6/2015
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