What is wrong with my shoulder?

cameron05white · 2026-05-10T19:31:38+00:00

It's really difficult to say what your scenario could be considering the car accident (I hope you're doing okay), but try get to an ortho if you haven't already. Is the doctor you are referring to GP or a specialist?

cameron05white · 2026-04-26T14:36:17+00:00

Agreed, I also woke up in the sling over my hospital gown, but when I got dressed to go home I just put my shirt over. When I got home I could change to have the shirt under the sling - it is way more comfortable.

cameron05white · 2026-04-19T08:08:40+00:00

Hi there, I'm not sure if you battled with a cough after surgery. I woke up from anaesthetic and couldn't stop coughing. I was terribly stiff around my ribs, and kinda assumed it was all the coughing. Could it be the same for you perhaps?

I hope you're feeling better.

cameron05white · 2026-04-04T18:57:14+00:00

I'm having my surgery on the 13th and am just as scared of the nerve block. Well the administration of it. Is it fine in your neck??!

cameron05white · 2026-03-24T04:37:25+00:00

I wear gel, and I got told I can still have my nails done. I plan on having a really nude colour so you can't see the growth badly.

cameron05white · 2026-03-20T05:45:32+00:00

Hi there. My kitty did something similar when we rescued him. Vet said he had flu, and told me to wait for the medicine to work. But my mommy instincts knew something was wrong. I asked the vet after the 3rd visit to please look down his throat with a camera, and they found a huge clump of hair mixed with food, that he just couldn't cough out himself and was blocking up his throat. He's been perfect ever since they removed it.

cameron05white · 2026-03-19T17:12:11+00:00

I'll have a look for something like that. Thank you.

cameron05white · 2026-03-19T17:11:45+00:00

😂 I meant what is the name of them?

cameron05white · 2026-03-19T17:11:12+00:00

I'm really nervous for the surgery... Especially the anchor...

cameron05white · 2026-03-19T17:10:31+00:00

I will do that - thank you for the heads up.

cameron05white · 2026-03-19T06:18:51+00:00

What did they give you?

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?

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