I just got steroid shots in both knees last Friday. So far, they feel a little better, but still hurt like hell most of the time.
I had one knee replacement over 20 years ago due to an on job injury; I was 38 at the time. I had to have the other knee replaced in August of last year due to relying on it over the last 20 years.
I have 3 fractures in my left foot, and I have to have nerve ablation done on my lower back every 6 months, along with injections in my sacroiliac every 6 months.
I had neck surgery 5 years ago. I also have to have injections in my left shoulder every 6 months.
While I was recovering from my recent knee replacement I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and had that surgery in March. I live on pain medication to get me through each day, but wish Kentucky would legalize marijuana because it really, really helps.
Through it all I still work full time, although I'm not sure how much longer I can keep going. I know that there are people who are in much worse shape than myself and I try to keep that in mind.
I'll be 60 in October, so I suppose I am considering old, lol.