Hello! New to group

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Hello everyone! I am new to the group. I am a 30 year old mother of

two who has had RA for 13 years. I feel like I have been on

everything and still take everything. Anyway, I have no cartilage

left in either knee, and have had synovectomies and debridement

surgeries. It has been at least 2 years since my knee pain has

allowed me to sleep the entire night. I need knee replacments but am

in a bit of a predicament due to my age. They wont last long enough

for me (probably). I am looking for advice. I cant stand the pain,

but worry that the replacements will be more trouble than they are

worth. If anyone has had a similar situation, anyone that could give

advice as to if I should hold out or not, I would appreciate it. My

rheumatologist and surgeon both agree that I need them but are in

the same dilemma because of my age and desired activity level.