Ilene, I saw your post and all I could think was "Geez are these guys ever
going to get it !?!?".

Surgery instead of NSAID's or a cortisone shot in the joint.  Isn't that a
little drastict?  Sorry I'm off my tirade now.  Big inhale - exhale  o.k.

All NSAID's ( non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications) are compatible
with bf.  Usually MD's start out with something like 800 mg Motrin 3 x daily.

The cortisone injection is also compatible.

A little history is that I have severe arthritis - I have been on lots of
diferent NSAID's, had 2 surgery's and several cortisone shots while bf.
I've thoroughly researched this subject.  Sooo - I would sugest she discuss
these procedures with her MD and/or get a second opinion.

I can't wait to see what Dr. Jack has to say!

Take care,   Jill.  :]