My knee problem is not going away (I was told by a knee surgeon that I
need total knee replacement within the year). How would I research what
treatments are available for this condition (torn cartilage which has
been sandpapering the adjacent bones) other than total knee replacement?
Has anyone heard of a procedure being done in Sweden with replacement
cartilage?
I am taking 1500mg of glucosamine sulfate, but I don't know how long it
will take for any positive results, also maybe its too late for me since
the cartilage has disintegrated so much...I think I should read Dr.
Theodakis' book, "The Arthritis Cure"; is anyone familar with it;does
anyone KNOW Dr. Theodakis?
I have varying amounts of pain when I walk, and I love to walk, I also
have a 10-15 minute walk each way to and from the subway.
What I also  need help with is communicating with doctors, I have a very
hard time getting them to understand my concerns. It was never made
clear to me that walking X amount of time was worse than walking X + Y
amounts of time, etc...I feel like I have a ticking bomb here, that one
day the choice won't be up to me, since my knees will just give out.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Pearl Shifer, IBCLC