My shoulder problem

[Chica]

I am very sorry that you are in pain. I know what that feels like. I had shoulder pain 24/7 for 2 years.The doctor said it was arthritis. But I cried from the pain and said I wanted an MRI!!!!It showed in the MRI that I had a torn rotater cuff. I had orthoscopic surgery last september.All better now!!!! Check it out more with your doctor.

[moosmom]

Caseysmom,

I've got really bad arthritis in my right knee and woke up this morning unable to walk. The doctor gave me 50 mgs of Tramadol along with an anti-inflammatory, until I can get a cortisone shot on May 15th. You might want to ask your doctor about it.

Believe me girl, I feel your pain. The crappy cold, damp weather doesn't make it any easier either. Feel better.

[caseysmom]

Caseysmom,

I've got really bad arthritis in my right knee and woke up this morning unable to walk. The doctor gave me 50 mgs of Tramadol along with an anti-inflammatory, until I can get a cortisone shot on May 15th. You might want to ask your doctor about it.

Believe me girl, I feel your pain. The crappy cold, damp weather doesn't make it any easier either. Feel better.

Donna, Why do you have to wait until May 15th? How long do you have to wait in between corizone shots? Is tramadol like vicodin or stronger? The vicodin sure took the edge off, I actually slept last night.

[mruffruff]

My sister had bouts of severe pain in her shoulder for years. Finally had an MRI six weeks ago. She had the same surgery Chica had on March 21st. She is still recovering the use of her arm. She's having trouble sleeping because of the pain. I don't know what meds she's got, but she needs to check with her doctor to get some relief.

There must be something for pain that works for YOU.

[Dorothy39]

I'm sorry to learn of your recent bout with PAIN cassysmom!!! I've had my share of injuries along with common arthitis , but I've never had to deal with anything like calcified tendenosis ( I'd never heard of it up till now).


I'm glad that you've felt a " wave of relief " from the constant pain and I sure do hope you're feeling better soon!!!!!

[moosmom]

Donna, Why do you have to wait until May 15th? How long do you have to wait in between corizone shots? Is tramadol like vicodin or stronger? The vicodin sure took the edge off, I actually slept last night.

Because my appointment is with an orthopedic doctor and that is the earliest he could fit me in. I'm going to talk to him then about what other options I have. This knee pain can be debilitating, like yesterday. Tramadol is not as strong as vicodin, but works the same way. Vicodin knocked me out so I can't take it when I'm at work. Cortisone shots are given, I think, at 3 month intervals, or whenever they wear off. I was told that you are limited to three injections, but not sure how true that is. I'll find out more on the 15th

[caseysmom]

Okay thanks...I am ready for amputation!