It can depend on how active you are and how far the Parkinson's advances of course, but one thing I do recommend is that you add a daily multi-vitamin as well as a good joint suppliment such as Joint-Max which will help to add moisture and stability to your joints and allow for less achiness. Also taking some Epsom Salts baths a couple of times a week helps with your nerve endings so I advise this as well. If the Mirapex starts to not be effective you may also ask him about Neurontin as well as that is wonderful for helping with pain and numbness as well and may help as an addition to your Mirapex also. But as far as aches and pains with replacement surgery for some they have good healing success within six months but for others it can take a full year to feel good joint and bone health again, hopefully you will be one who gets relief in the shorter amount of time but make sure to not overdo it and do use your cane more when you are feeling more achy and use warm compresses during those times as well. And you are so very welcome.