Thursday, March 29, 2018

SHOULDER

I gave up on the pro lo therapy for my shoulder and at the end of February saw a specialist who wanted me to have an MRI scan and x-ray.  I have just had my follow-up appointment and the result is that I have calcium deposits in my shoulder.  

The specialist gave me a cortisone injection which has helped a lot although I still get sharp pain with some movements (mainly moving my hand away from my body).  He seemed to think that the deposits may be being reabsorbed and I see that this is the most painful time.  I am to go back in seven weeks after having another x-ray.

Apparently it may re-absorb naturally or I may need an injection or, as a last resort, an operation.  It is good to finally know what is going on.  


16 comments:

  1. Oh My!!! Why do these things happen to us? I hope it all gets dissolved on way or another. Would laser zapping help? At least you have an answer.

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  2. At least the pain is more bearable since having the cortisone injection. He is an excellent specialist so I have high hopes. Good luck with your medical issues

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  3. Good to know what one's body is up to

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    1. Yes, it is good to know what is happening especially as this has been going on for years.

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  4. Sounds very disagreeable - hope that you are fortunate and that the calcium disolves for you.

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    1. It is an odd condition - the pain is often worse at rest, at night or when sitting in the car. I still manage to do most things but usually suffer afterwards.

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  5. I am so sorry to read that you are in pain. My Retired Man goes for cortisone shots also and he does get relief from them.

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    1. I have had a few in my shoulder over the years. They help for a while. I am hoping this time to get a permanent fix (or as permanent as it can be at my age).

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  6. My doctor doesn’t believe in cortisone, he says it only masks the pain. He told me either live with pain or have the surgery. I’m looking for a ne doctor.

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    1. I think it does mask the pain but at least it helps.

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  7. Ouch! Glad the pain has been lessened. My husband had a bad bike fall two months ago. The doctor's focus was solely on repairing the bone break (clavicle), but there has been intermittent sharp shoulder pain as well. I wonder if cortisone could help here as well? Another trip to the doc is in order...

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    1. I think it helps in most cases. (I am no medical specialist).

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  8. We're a right pair. I'm told that the pain in my right shoulder could last for years.

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    1. I suppose you don't have the calcium build up as well.

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  9. oh poor you, I hope the injections help.

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    1. Not really - I have had problems with my should for many years, long before I moved down to Whangarei in 2009. It is good to finally have an answer.

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