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shoulder tendenitis/rotator cuff pain
Chronic Pain | Last Active: May 7, 2018 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
I have tears in both shoulders that were apparently caused by excessive wear and tear since as a very young person i did alot of repetetive lifting that was much too heavy for me. My orthopedist said that surgery would not work, since they would simply tear again. Since I have Chronic pain from auotimmune disease, I had assumed that the pain in my shoulders was just a part of that. I’m sure it adds to the problem. I no longer have pain in my shoulders but I have limited movement, such as the inability to pull a shirt over my head, very limited lifting ability, etc. My doc did not suggest any treatment,.Has anyone else been diagnosed as basically untreatable?
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@virtous69 No the orthos said they were so bad that they would simply tear again..I confess that I was surprised to hear the truth. it just seems like everyone wants operate. I’mm not sure that that is a fair statement, but...On kneeling to garden...I have to have something nearby that I can help myself get up,my muscles are so painful that I don't move well at all and that is a separate issue from my shoulders.I am glad that you were encouraged. Keep being so! No matter what, there is always something good in this life if we look. On massage, I just read in a magazine about back massage using tennis balls. (you may have heard of this one) but this suggested that those of us who cannot get up from the floor can do this on any blank wall. I am going to try this one. Keep writing! Have a good night’s rest.
My best recommendation for a reminder that works is to always take one step at a time. If you always do it, it will become a habit that you don’t even think about. Then you don’t become off balance with one foot in the air. And number two....always use a handrail or place your hand along a solid surface. That will also steady you. Don,t worry about how it looks....perhaps like you are old. We are old and doing whatever it takes to keep from falling. I also graciously accept an offered hand. My grandchildren love helping me and I love sharing my life with them for as long as I can.
I have a muscle shredding at the shoulder but surgery not recommended because I use a walker due to losing my hip over 2 years ago. MRI was done and then I was given a cortisone shot to help with the pain while doing physical therapy to build the other muscles around to compensate for the problem. Therapy helped with the mobility and the pain minimal.
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@artscaping Thanks so much for the info. I need to pay closer attention. I have fallen so many times, in stores, in parking lots, at home.My balance is so poor due to shoulder problems, ear problems and general muscle inflammation and pain. I need to find a way to remind myself to be careful!