For all you old timers

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I tore the cartilage in my left knee twice, had surgery once. It's been as good as new ever since. Everything else hurts. I know one guy your age who had a knee replacement. Most orthopedist recommend putting it off as long as possible if you can tolerate the pain because at your age the knee replacement will need to be replaced once or twice over your life time. Read the adverse reactions for the package insert for aspirin; lots of scary things yet doctors still recommend a daily baby aspirin for most adults.  With every medicine you weigh the benefits vs the risks. Self care for knees, RICE. Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Don't overlook good shoes. If you don't notice an improvement with the Celebrex, talk to your doctor about an ortho consult. There are some options you can try which may help you delay surgery (if needed.)