Found out last week I have osteoarthritis in both hips. I enjoy both competitive and recreational running, so I am weighing my options. I didn't figure on facing these issues as a young 60 year old.
you should possibly think about getting a second opinion. Plenty of people are considering knee replacements at that age, especially if the damage is as bad as you describe
I was embellishing a bit (the quote from the dr. is accurate, though). If I had more pain, I would. Right now, it's completely manageable and I'm still able to play soccer (and not be completely miserable the day or days after) like I was. I haven't had a cortisone shot in nearly 4 years. Just the grinding right now and weakness due to my achillies injury 2 years ago. Otherwise, I can run and (sort of jump) and cut. I know my time is coming, though...probably faster the longer I keep playing soccer. But I don't like to work out and this is how I get my intensive exercise a couple days a week. So, I'm not giving that up until I absolutely have to.
