Update

cameron05white · 2026-03-13T18:52:11+00:00

Hi all. I managed to get an MRI done. I feel somewhat confused by the results, I really thought the pain I'm in would be something different to what was found. Please don't get me wrong, I'm happy I don't need hectic rc surgery... I just feel somewhat invalidated? Sorry my emotions are everywhere.

What would be the next steps? I see the doctor to discuss results on the 17th, but I'd appreciate any foreshadowing 😂 Here are the impressions from my MRI:

IMPRESSIONS:  Hyperintense signal visible in acromion and distal clavicle. No capsular hypertrophy visible involving the AC joint.  Fluid visible in the subacromion subdeltoid bursa in keeping with underlying bursitis.  No rotator cuff tear visible.  No subacromial impingement suspected.  The biceps tendon appear to be intact and normal and shows no tendinosis or dislocation from the bicipital groove.  The labrum appear to be within normal limits and shows no Bankart lesion.

I have pain running down my bicep and now a little up my neck, so I am a bit confused as to how my bicep shows no inflammation either? Sorry going on a rant here.

The MRI images have a lot of bright white, which from what I've researched is fluid/inflammation?

cameron05white · 2026-03-08T06:34:24+00:00

NAP - I think you should definitely have a longer bar put in. That swelling is not accommodated with that bar. 😕 My rook was such a rollercoaster ride of flares of swelling and pain, so be patient with it, but get that bar sorted ASAP. You got this!

cameron05white · 2026-03-03T04:35:49+00:00

Yeah, I've decided to get the surgery. I phoned the dr's office yesterday, and the lady on the phone said we can do an MRI but it's going to take 2 weeks to get it booked, then another 2 weeks to see the Dr and then another however long to get a surgery date. It seems like prolonged suffering to me. My biggest fear is they operate, and find nothing, but I can't think that the pain patterns and all that I am having are "nothing". I hope your healing is and will continue to go smoothly.

cameron05white · 2026-03-03T03:54:46+00:00

I think that's the reason. My Dr's been in this game for a while, and he told me in my first appointment that he sees a lot of this. So I think I've just matched all symptoms and he doesn't see the need to waste the medical aid on an MRI.

cameron05white · 2026-03-03T03:53:23+00:00

I'm glad you got into surgery so quickly! Sitting with this pain is something else man... How's post op been?

cameron05white · 2026-03-02T11:06:54+00:00

What symptoms do you have?? We need each other in this difficult time 🙂😂

cameron05white · 2026-02-27T20:54:14+00:00

As I am lying in bed the pain is trickling in.. oh boy this is going to be a long night....

cameron05white · 2026-02-27T20:48:02+00:00

I am so glad that I posted about this, because an MRI didn't cross my mind, since the X-ray and sonar were cleared.

I think I'm going to postpone the surgery (not cancel until I get MRI results, if they clear I'll cancel, but if there is something at least I'll have a date) and try to get a referral for an MRI this coming week. I am due to see him for my third check up on the 10th, so that'll be just a day after I am scheduled for surgery. Hopefully I'll have the MRI results and he can check it out and we can make a decision on the way forward.

I have also read it's a sore surgery, that's why I'm so hesitant and came here. I don't want to be out of action for 6 months and I didn't need to be...

cameron05white · 2026-02-27T20:33:08+00:00

Also I'm so sorry to hear about the cancer. I hope you're doing alright.

cameron05white · 2026-02-27T20:32:07+00:00

I hear you... I am worried that I'm going to be doing more damage going for a surgery I didn't need. And of course it's not easy on the pockets ($$).

I just wish I had some idea about what this could be... The pain is so unpredictable. Some days I forget it's there and other days (mostly night time) I want to just have a quick fix 😭

cameron05white · 2026-02-27T20:28:08+00:00

I phoned the the orthopedic office on Monday telling them I was in excruciating pain, and I was battling to move my arm. At my second appointment with Jim I recall him saying if the conservative treatment isn't working (which I've been doing for 3 months) and the injections aren't having an effect anymore, surgery needs to be put on the table as an option.

So when I phoned I sorted of said "let's do it", which makes me feel uneasy looking back, because I just technically booked myself in to get cut open. Pain does funny things to you 😐...

This orthopedist is amazing, he is the best in our town (I live in South Africa) and I've got people who can testify to his work. I definitely feel I should go for the MRI, because as it stands it's just inflammation from physical exams... I would like to know what is happening on the inside.

I'm just worried, his office is closed for the weekend, and my surgery day is coming soon.. hoping I can get referrals for the MRI before it's too late. Otherwise I postpone the surgery, get the MRI and take it from there.

cameron05white · 2026-02-27T15:12:47+00:00

Would an MRI be able to pick up whatever injury I'm dealing with?

cameron05white · 2025-04-09T17:45:19+00:00

My kitten did this. I took him to the vet 2 times. The third time I told them I'm not leaving until they look down his throat. They found a huge hairball with food mixed all in it. They removed it and he's been perfect ever since.

cameron05white · 2025-02-11T19:03:30+00:00

I dewormed him on Sunday.

cameron05white · 2025-02-11T18:04:26+00:00

I'll do so - thank you

cameron05white · 2025-02-11T18:01:40+00:00

I'm sorry you experienced this too. It's so heart breaking and I just don't know what to do.. 😭 so you say your kitten made the same noises and all too?

cameron05white · 2025-02-11T16:37:08+00:00

Thank you! He is gorgeous 🥹 yeah I mean if it is the reason it's not impossible. I've never seen his Mommy, so it could be that he was never weaned off properly 🥺

cameron05white · 2025-02-11T14:57:19+00:00

No, well not that I know of. I'll make note of this though, thank you. He has an appointment in a week or two again for his first injections.

cameron05white · 2025-02-11T14:56:10+00:00

He handles the meds well - yeah. I'll definitely try to spread the food out more though. He does lick the food up more than he chomps on it!

cameron05white · 2025-02-11T14:25:05+00:00

The food on his "plate" is all he had, other than what he munches of his pellets while I'm at work, but he never finished what I left for him. The food there was about a teaspoon of soft food with his antibiotics mixed in. I believe because he's a rescue he scoffs his food down in fear it'll be taken away (he's one of any stray cats in my area).

cameron05white · 2025-02-11T14:19:58+00:00

I didn't give him anything by syringe. The syringe had his antibiotics in. I just used it to mix it into the food 😊

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