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I have been having some shoulder problems for a few years, what with using a cane, a wheelchair and doing transfers, et cetera. Then I did the acupuncture for my pain situation, which helped a great deal, but the right shoulder continued to be a major problem. So, I went to the doc back in February, had an injection, and they felt it was due to bursitis. The injection did diddleysquat for me, and so I went back to the doc. This time they did MRI. Well, I have a completely torn rotator cuff, right shoulder. Unfortunately, it is torn through and through and I am hanging by three tendons. Surgery is scheduled for the first week of June. Luckily my husband will be able to take care of me that first week and my sister is here in town and she'll be helping out thereafter. I don't blog much about my personal life, but this is one of the reasons I have not been on here lately. So, I'm still out here and hoping to recover from this quickly!



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posted on May 14, 2008 5:39 AM ()

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Blessings and speedy recovery.
Praying all goes well for you.
Take care
comment by anacoana on May 31, 2008 12:51 PM ()
comment by raragoe on May 31, 2008 6:23 AM ()
Sending you positive thoughts and best wishes.
comment by ekyprogressive on May 27, 2008 5:57 AM ()
unfortunately, Ortho isn't my specialty. So all I can think of is anti-inflammitory meds for pain (naproxen, motrin), heating pad, minimize use of that arm and try to stay as comfortable as possible until the surgery. And try not to stress over the surgery, I have seen lots of patients who had that repaired, most of them felt good as new once it healed..
reply by ekyprogressive on May 27, 2008 6:04 AM ()
Thanks eky..... one more week and I'll be glad to start healing. Any good nurse type suggestions?
reply by artisticgypsy on May 27, 2008 6:00 AM ()
Ouch! You hardly needed this too. Hope you recover well after your surgery.
comment by dragonflyby on May 25, 2008 8:53 AM ()
Yeah well... what can I say? Needed this like a hole in the head! Now there will be just one limb without scars.... shhhh shouldn't say that too loud...
reply by artisticgypsy on May 27, 2008 6:01 AM ()
Speedy recovery Lora.
comment by shesaidwhat on May 22, 2008 9:20 AM ()
Thanks and good to see you again!
reply by artisticgypsy on May 27, 2008 6:02 AM ()
Oh my that sounds painful! I am glad you are going to have it fixed and will have help afterwards.
comment by texastar on May 14, 2008 5:51 PM ()
reply by texastar on May 27, 2008 12:35 PM ()
Me too.... not too much longer to get to the big day. Thanks for your thoughts.
reply by artisticgypsy on May 27, 2008 6:02 AM ()
That is tough.I was in therapy for this and turned out it
was not the rotar cuff but the arthritis that in my neck and
working it was to my shoulder.Right now we have this under
control for how long who knows
comment by fredo on May 14, 2008 10:50 AM ()
It's certainly no fun for sure. Have had the PT, acupuncture, meds, et cetera. Unfortunately, the tear is major. One more week to go.
reply by artisticgypsy on May 27, 2008 5:58 AM ()
Hi, we moved to NW Mo, but I’ve been working up east of the Twin Cities MN.

comment by daremeonce on May 14, 2008 9:19 AM ()
I bet that is painful! I wish you the best with your surgery, keep us posted on how you are doing.
comment by elkhound on May 14, 2008 8:12 AM ()
Promise...
reply by artisticgypsy on May 14, 2008 9:00 AM ()
Ouch. Sorry to read your bad news. Keep us informed.
comment by solitaire on May 14, 2008 7:17 AM ()
I sure will.
reply by artisticgypsy on May 14, 2008 9:01 AM ()
I hope everything goes wonderful with the surgery and your recovery is swift. Hugs from the boonies. Let me know if you need me to come down and help look after you lol. I could use the warmth,,, it's still cold here... Burrrrr....

Vic
comment by daremeonce on May 14, 2008 6:36 AM ()
Where'd you move to these days... I have to go back and check your blog. It's certainly been warm here in Florida!
reply by artisticgypsy on May 14, 2008 9:02 AM ()

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