I have big toe osteoarthritis.

I have big toe osteoarthritis. It started in 2017 and lately has progressed to a new level of pain that prevents me from doing everything I want to do. I’m a 50 year old hairdresser. I have had to recently with drawl from my athletic club due to my foot pain. I have been to several podiatrist and the last one recommended joint replacement. I am scheduled to get a second opinion with a or thou surgeon on what to do. My ques