I usually don't write about personal health issues. It's a topic that can deteriorate into a never ending list of aches and pains.
Well, this one's different. Oh ya! That's what they all say.
Since last September I've been living with a torn rotator cuff. It hasn't been funny. It just kept getting worse. The pain was acute. Night was the worst. December to April were brutal. Things improved from May and June. I kept getting stiffer to the point that I had difficulty putting on a coat.
I saw my doc in Nov and he said go to the Internet and find stretching exercises. He also ordered an ultrasound. The ultra sound showed bursitis, tendinitis, arthritis and a tear.
I went to physio in Jan., Feb and didn't get any results.
Finally, my doc suggested a cortisone shot.
Well yesterday I had that shot. What a difference! I didn't realize that the pain had taken so much energy away. Energy had been stolen. I was back to my normal self. Normal energy. I was beginning to think that I had become a very old man!!!
Now I'm hoping that I'm not speaking too soon. I hope that this lasts for a while. At least until I get my fence built.
I'm so glad the cortisone shot helped, Red, but please don't overdo. I found physical therapy did help though. Fingers crossed that you will continue to heal well.
ReplyDeleteThey said my odds were good as the bursitis is in a small spot. They said I can do everything as long as it doesn't hurt.
DeleteA friend of mine who lives in South Dakota had her’s repaired a couple of months. She lived with it for three years and just finally had it done.
ReplyDeleteThey're reluctant to do surgery. It's a long recovery period.
DeleteI am so glad to hear the shot helped you! I hope it lasts a long time for you. I thought they usually did surgery for torn rotator cuffs but if this works that's great. I've been dealing with a torn meniscus in my knee and the pain finally got to the point that I'm going to have surgery. Pain does slow us down more than we realize.
ReplyDeleteI have three issues with my shoulder. They are treating only one ...the bursitis. We'll see how it goes.
DeleteIt's a long time to put up with an issue like that. I'm glad the shot was effective!
ReplyDeleteIt's a long time to put up with an issue like that. I'm glad the shot was effective!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news! I know how much constant pain can be debilitating. And thanks for the update on the issue, Red. I hope it stays for awhile. You can always get another shot, right? :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, you can get more but I hope this one will be permanent.
DeleteGosh. I hear you. There is always something to pull, twist, or turn, isn't there?!
ReplyDeleteI've been most fortunate. I've had very good health.
DeleteI'm so glad that shot worked for you. My brother has a torn rotator cuff and has been in pain for a year. I will tell him about this treatment.
ReplyDeleteI have three issues going on in my shoulder and they chose to treat the bursitis.
DeleteHopefully it helps!
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteI think you were serious about the fence, so I would urge you to check with your doctor before tackling it. The cortisone shot doesn't fix the damage, it just reduces the inflammation and pain. You don't want to make the injury worse. My father had a similar injury and this was my understanding of the treatment at least.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, pain does really make us feel - and act - old. It's no fun.
They said I can do stuff as long as it doesn't hurt. But I hear ya on the take it easy.
DeleteThat's great, I hope it continues to feel better.
ReplyDeleteIt's really something to be without pain for a little while. We'll see what happens next.
DeleteI got one in my back two weeks ago and was so grateful for the relief, too. It’s still holding and I hope yours will last, too.
ReplyDeleteThey usually last about three months . I think they will only give them every three months.
DeleteGood news! Glad you are feeling better. Now that you are better, how about starting a daily walk? :-)
ReplyDeleteI have not got into a habit. I think I'll have to do like you and walk early in the day.
DeleteOh wow, so glad you got some relief.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am so glad the shot has helped and you feel better. It is not fun living in pain! Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI had a cortisone shot in my arthritic knee, and it lasted a year. Had a second in May. So far, so good. Good luck with yours. And, yes, physical therapy and light exercise work too ...
ReplyDeleteOh, good. I'm glad the shot has made a difference. But take it easy building that fence!
ReplyDeleteGlad that cortisone shot worked so well. I know people who have had similar shots usually for painful knees and it has seemed to help them as well. Hope the fence building doesn't undo any of the good results like others have commented.
ReplyDeleteyeah!! Good for you, feeling better is great! :)
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