I KNOW It's 'for my own good'......BUT......
Now, I KNOW it's wonderful that he is being vigilant, and I AM following his advice. And all of that is going to work out, I'm sure. But my gripe is that that beast just will NOT go away!!!! WHAT a terrorist!!!
Hugs, Kathi
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Hi Kathi.
I had frozen shoulder twice. Don't know how old you are but my physical therapist said it was very common in Women after menopause. Something about the fluid in our joints getting thicker. I have always been a side sleeper which increases the risk. I'm sure you'll find it is just a sticky joint but better safe. Hugs.
Roseann0 -
(Deep sigh...)
Awww, Kathi... It is the bane of remission, versus a true cure and/or 100% effective prevention.
My imaginary magic wand was originally born out of this type of situation, sincerely wishing that ALL of us need never again have to deal with such issues after winning the first major battle.
Best wishes for clean test results.
Kind regards, Susan0 -
Frozen shoulder (adhesive
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is more common in women over 40, a H/O thyroid disease, a H/O surgery. But, even though it is not unusual for many of us, I am glad your physician is going above and beyond.
Physical therapy works well for this condition. I had a frozen shoulder (same side as my original mastectomy) many years ago. I had the cortisone injection, followed by PT. It took a little time and patience, but the PT worked. And now, when I feel the shoulder stiffening up, I obediently do my pendulum and stretching and, presto, no further problem!
Good luck, my friend. I will be there with you during your test and will be praying hard that this is garden-variety frozen shoulder.0 -
Crazy stuff.....I do love
Crazy stuff.....I do love that your Dr is not being cavalier abaout your medical history, and I also realize that cancer can and wants to be anywhere and everywhere~ but shoulder mets??! OK, no doubt there will be posts telling me how someone knew someone who they were related to whos 2nd cousins ex boyfriend's aunty had shoulder mets, but man oh man!
Maybe you can make a cherry poltice....?????
Love ya, Kathi!
Hugs,
Chen♥0 -
So when's the MRI?chenheart said:Crazy stuff.....I do love
Crazy stuff.....I do love that your Dr is not being cavalier abaout your medical history, and I also realize that cancer can and wants to be anywhere and everywhere~ but shoulder mets??! OK, no doubt there will be posts telling me how someone knew someone who they were related to whos 2nd cousins ex boyfriend's aunty had shoulder mets, but man oh man!
Maybe you can make a cherry poltice....?????
Love ya, Kathi!
Hugs,
Chen♥
I feel pretty confident about this not being mets, but it's one thing for us to think every ache and pain might be cancer, and another for the doc wanting to be sure to rule it out. And, yes, it's a good thing that he is . . BUT
Whatever - we'll be with you ready to chant in unison "I told you so!" when it's all clear and you get your cortisone.
I hate cancer.
Suzanne0 -
Kathi
I always say Better safe than sorry. Sounds like a very good doc. I believe it isn't cancer but checking isn't costing you anything...not checking may.
Hugs,
Annette0 -
KathiAnnette 11 said:Kathi
I always say Better safe than sorry. Sounds like a very good doc. I believe it isn't cancer but checking isn't costing you anything...not checking may.
Hugs,
Annette
Kathi,
Ditto on all comments about your doc being vigilant and that certainly is better than having him be dismissive.
I know what you mean though, it seems like from the moment of diagnosis until forever, we'll never be able to "just go to the doctor" with a complaint, just like "regular" people.
We will all be saying "I told you so" to your doc when you get your results.
marge0 -
Terroist indeed!
Oh Kathi I totally agree that is the right term for cancer! I am sorry you have to go through this but I am betting you are going to be just fine! As difficult as it is to do try to put it aside and go do something fun to keep your mind off of it. Let us know when the test is so we can board the Pink Bus in support!
Hugs,
RE0 -
Terroist indeed!
Oh Kathi I totally agree that is the right term for cancer! I am sorry you have to go through this but I am betting you are going to be just fine! As difficult as it is to do try to put it aside and go do something fun to keep your mind off of it. Let us know when the test is so we can board the Pink Bus in support!
Hugs,
RE0 -
Frozen shoulder
Hi Kathi,
I hope your MRI goes well and that you simply have frozen shoulder. After having undergone a complete axillary dissection and a mastectomy on the right side, I developed frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis. I did not get treatment for the shoulder issue for about 6 months as I was undergoing chemo to save my life. By the time I consulted an orthopedist the join was very stiff and manipulation under anesthesia and cortisone shots were not an option. I ended up having shoulder surgery about 3 months after my last chemo infusion. The adhesions that had built up in the joint were removed. I went to PT for 4 months. I have been released from PT. While I will never be at 100% Range of Motion, it is SO much better than before the surgery and PT.
May the Beast meet the same fate as Osama B-L.
IRENE0 -
I am sure he is just beMarcia527 said:A frozen shoulder is no fun
A frozen shoulder is no fun to have either but in this case hope that is all it is.
Hugs.
I am sure he is just be uber-cautious before he treats it as a simple frozen shoulder. But I totally understand the terrorist thing. Let us know wnen you get results from the MRI. Prayers for you, of course.
Stef0
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