The scapula/shoulder pain could be a sign of all sorts of things...did you get a diagnosis?
>>Then tomorrow talk to your md about surgery..if you can’t do that and you don’t want to take meds...get a tens unit. It worked wonders for me.<<
I don’t know what a “tens unit” is — the MD said they could fuse the pinched discs but when he described how they go down the throat to do the surgery, I couldn’t do it. All my doctors (my GP and the OS) have been pretty consistent in saying I should give the external treatments a chance to work — it did work last time after about 6 weeks or so. This time it hurts a lot worse but I am going to tough it out.
>>The scapula/shoulder pain could be a sign of all sorts of things...did you get a diagnosis?<<
Just the one I posted above.
But this isn’t about me, and I really appreciate your concern. MY pity party was earlier this evening with some close friends.
I am much more concerned about the OP — I was just trying to draw some comparisons whilst noting empathy.
And in those endeavors I am most earnest.
*sigh* If I had thought it through the “hey, if you think your life so bad look at mine” approach just doesn’t work.
I just want the OP to stay off the bridge.
PH1K, please do not add agony to the world. I am sure you are a cool, even froody, dude.
We have enough agony AND need smart people to stay here.
But after this note, I leave you to your own course.
And, thanks to those who have weighed in on my pain. i will take your suggestions and recommendations seriously and do what I can.
And, as a final word, PH1K — please take note on how nice people are. I mentioned in passing my situation and have had a responses from people who really want to help.
That is a pretty doggone good world made up of pretty doggone good people. People who make it all worthwhile.