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Will someone please amputate my left shoulder??

Think I may have torn my rotary cuff. My shoulder has been in pain on and off the last couple of weeks. I thought nothing of it with the work I do, which can involve heavy lifting. Today, while walking through Home Depot, I got to the point where it was painful enough to stop me in my steps. I couldn't even move. I'm about to have what we call a cocktail. Both ibuprofen and gabapentin. That should get me through the night. *sigh*

FOLLOW UP
Got back from Doc. Agrees about the torn rotary cuff, also suggested tendinitis. Gave me a shot of Toredol to ease up the inflammation, and called in a prescription. I don't remember just what. Staff is calling my insurance to approve my MRI. I will go back in to see Doc on Thursday for a check up.

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Gr8Guy1979 · 41-45, M

I totally know where you are coming from I hope you feel better soon I’ll be praying for you honestly

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Gr8Guy1979 · 41-45, M

@cherokeepatti Indeed indeed my friend and sister!!!!! I know what you mean I was volunteering at schools to help kids with special needs to read and write I live to see them smile and learn I also like when they say mister victor you want to share much with ous lol it’s very touching they are teaching me instead of me teaching them

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Gr8Guy1979 oh that’s great

Gr8Guy1979 · 41-45, M

All due to Gods grace leading me to be a good leader I can’t lead if I don’t know how to follow!!!@cherokeepatti

marsbar · F

Have you seen an orthopedic surgeon?

I tore my rotator cuff on my left shoulder doing bench presses in 2014. After going for physical therapy on & off & getting 2 cortisone shots, I finally got laparoscopic surgery in 2016. I had 4.5 mths it PT after that, but I completely healed.

silentwriter180 · 51-55, F

@marsbar I'll be making am appointment tomorrow.

marsbar · F

@silentwriter180 That’s good because in your line of work, it seems like you will have to do a lot of lifting.

You will also need to decide btwn a regular orthopedic surgeon or one who specializes in sports. Since I was working out a lot back then, I chose the sports orthopedic surgeon.

You’ll need to get an MRI done to find out exactly where the tear is & how bad it is.

silentwriter180 · 51-55, F

@marsbar Just got back from Doc. Will be getting approval from insurance for an MRI. I should be able to go in early next week.

Carla · 61-69, F

Google, rotator cuff injury. There are certain movements that cause real trouble with a tear in the cuff. Other movements with you arm cause no trouble at all. I am personally recovering from shoulder surgery at this moment.
I also tore the opposite one several years ago.

CountScrofula · 41-45, M

Crap, I'm so sorry. I hope the insurance comes through.

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Doomflower · 41-45, M

Ouch.

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