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Improved Homepage: Your new Connect home base Jun 19 7:40am | By Colleen Young, Connect Director (@colleenyoung)
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@barbtom1961

I am undergoing excruciating pain in my left shoulder to the extent that I have to sleep upright or in a recliner. I would like to speak to a specialist before undergoing shoulder surgery. I would like to have another specialist go over my mri's and other x-rays .

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Sep 27, 2021

Hello @barbtom1961, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. While we are backed by Mayo Clinic, this is a community forum comprised of members such as yourself who “connect” with each other to help find answers and offer support.

Wow, your shoulder is sure demanding a lot of extra attention! I’m sorry you’re going through that level of pain. Was this from an injury?

I hope you don’t mind if I ask a few more questions just so I can get a better understanding of your situation.

Are you currently scheduled for shoulder surgery? It sounds like you’ve already had MRIs and other X-rays to get to the bottom of your shoulder pain. What was the diagnosis?

Are you not confident with your current specialist to correct your shoulder damage?

As a patient, you’re always entitled to a second opinion.
Are you asking for a second opinion from a Mayo Clinic? Here is our link to appointment requests. When you are on the site, you’ll be able to select the campus most convenient to you.
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Have you tried contacting another specialist or larger medical college in your area?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 30, 2021

Hi Barb, how are you doing today? Would you like more information about seeking a second opinion at Mayo Clinic?

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