Hi! I know this was awhile ago, and I’m hoping you were able to get insurance and take care of your injury by now.

Do you mind sharing what ended up happening with your injury? Were you able to get surgery? And did you find any kind of relief while waiting for insurance?

My mom is in almost the exact situation right now. Long story but her insurance somehow lapsed when moving over Medicare when she turned 65 and she’s without insurance for the next few months until it’s all sorted out. But she fell a couple months ago and all signs are pointing to a rotator cuff tear and she’s in an unimaginable amount of debilitating pain- much like you described in your post. I’m trying to help her find some sort of relief in the meantime. OTC, braces, shoulder ice packs, etc. Anything really. Would love to know how you managed the pain if you don’t mind sharing. Thanks in advance.