New here..Fibro and RA

I have OA, fibro and some kind of connective tissue disorder.  i am miserable without my NSAIDS, but getting all this weight off has to help.  I have had several ortho surgeries already( knee replacement at 30) and now my hips are deteriorating.  Ya'll have no idea how glad I am to hear soembody say they felt better.  At this point, even a chance at having a tolerable day makes this worth it.  If anyone has any words of wisdom...protein..exercise...I am all ears.