I KNOW It's 'for my own good'......BUT......

KathiM
KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
So, I happily went to my orthopod appt for my frozen shoulder, that I got while ice skating. He said, "This is such a typical injury, normally I would just give you a Cortizone shot, and that would be that. But since you are a double cancer survivor, I'm going to order an MRI first, just to rule out mets. You know, when you have a choice as to it being a horse or a zebra, and twice it's been a zebra, you need to be more careful!".

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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  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #2
    Kathi
    yes, your dr is being aggressively cautious. It's better to rule out the beast than to have a dr ignore your complaint and do nothing. I'm hoping the MRI results are good ones :D
    {{hugs}} Char
  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
    #3
    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.

    Roseann
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #4
    (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, Susan
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #5
    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.
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #6
    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♥
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #7
    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♥

    So when's the MRI?
    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.

    Suzanne
  • Annette 11
    Annette 11 Member Posts: 380
    #8
    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
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    #9
    Annette 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
    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.

    marge
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #10
    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,

    RE
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #11
    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,

    RE
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #12
    I am so thankful that you
    I am so thankful that you are being so well taken care of. Of course, it's probably exactly what it looks like - a frozen shoulder, but it will be such a relief to know that it's nothing more. Be safe. xoxoxo Lynn
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #13
    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.

    IRENE
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #14
    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.
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #15
    Marcia527 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
    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.
    Stef

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