<s>[INST] I just found out I have Osteoarthritis. It seems to be more active. When I sit too long or walk and bend. Just cant get it to stop hurting. Today it feels like my knees are going to give out on me when I walk. I am currently a stocker at walmart and not able to do the job very long. what do you recommend? should i apply for disability? [/INST] Hi, Thanks for your query.* For osteoarthritis, weight reduction is the main treatment along with medicines to decrease pain like NSAIDs - paracetamol, diclofenac etc., Lifestyle modifications like avoiding sitting cross-legged, squatting, using Indian type toilets will decrease the rate of progression of osteoarthritis. Exercises like qua Chat Doctor. Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You can take them after consulting an orthopedic surgeon. Many of my patients do get relief by yoga - Panama and darshan Oriya. You can start with these under the guidance of an expert. In early stages exercises, medicines, joint supplements & intra-articular injections are helpful & may revert the changes but in late cases joint replacement is only option. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care </s>