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Asking for any suggestions:  2 years ago my left hip hurt, and then to a cane.  Went to my doc Feb. 20 and she said, here are exercises no X-rays for now. Then another friend gave me a book "Pain-Free" exercises for muscles to by-pass (?) possible hip replacement. Then another friend gave me exercise CD, very good and recommended a chiropractor . He referred me for X-rays. and it showed no cartilage and then I saw a doctor who recommended hip replacement.

I am still doing the exercises and I take supplements, and collagen, turmeric and as long as I do these things I do ok, still with cane.  I have another appt. with the best surgeon and will see what he says.

I have asked different friends for advise. Some say, hold off surgery for as long as you can.  And the thought of PCR test is no for me and I wonder if I wait, if jabs will be a must before they serve me, like that would be next.  Hm  For right now, I just keep plugging and praying for the right decisions.

Someone on here suggested a saliva test before any surgery. 

We will pray for you Songbird. 

I am sorry to hear of your dilemma, Songbird.

A few random thoughts. Have you considered consulting a homeopath.

I have received good results, while my husband did not get satisfaction from the same homeopath. While searching “arthritis (or was it hip pain?) and hoeopathy” I came across this page which I thought might, if nothing else, help you to pinpoint the different types of discomfort and the possible remedies there are.

Arthritis Pain (Homeopathy) | PeaceHealth
https://www.peacehealth.org/medical-topics/id/hn-2246008

I would do everything possible to avoid surgery. There is a great risk, even undergoing anaesthetic, let along cutting into flesh, and bone. But you are aware of that, i am sure.

Have you tried glucosamine with chondroitin. My husband takes this with some success.

You will notice that homeopathy takes a whole person approach, taking into account not only the physical ailment but the person’s nature, how they react to the environment, etc.