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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 31 3:07pm | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
Hi, Helen. No, I'm not considering surgery. As a recent survivor of severe sepsis, I would only consider surgery as a last resort. Between arthritis, scoliosis, and stenosis, there are many possible causes of MY periodic shoulder pain. I've seen a few doctors - there's no obvious cause (like an injury), and many possible explanations. LOL! I'm even scheduled for a gall bladder scan on the remote possibility that the shoulder pain is referred from the gall bladder. So, yes, I am pursuing a path like yours. Wishing you relief, Sharon
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@sreuler I'm with you on no surgery. I had rotator cuff surgery on my other shoulder about 15 years ago. The surgery was very successful however it took a long time for the rehab through PT and home exercises. Like you I have some spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis. Some days I hurt everywhere.
So, no obvious causes for your shoulder pain? For some, I'm told, the shoulder tendons just kind wear out over time. It's worth it to track down every possibility but a gall bladder scan? I've heard of referred pain to the shoulder for breast and lungs but not with the digestive system. It's worth it to keep on the path to finding a solution and trying different treatment strategies. Every since I had the corticosteroid injections (8 days ago) I can sleep without pain awakening me. That's something, right?