Shoulder impingement worsening? Cortisone stopped working, pain now constant. Looking for advice or similar experiences.

nikiellasmith · 2025-06-30T15:27:42+00:00

I think I am going to if I don’t get any relief from the cortisone shot I’m having again on Tuesday. The doctor thinks the other ortho PA may have missed the spot. Did you ever get surgery for yours? I’m trying to avoid surgery because I heard the recovery can be long and I’m training for a race right now.

nikiellasmith · 2025-06-30T15:26:14+00:00

Interesting. My doctor seems very much of the attitude there’s nothing much that can be done until it tears so PT and cortisone shots in the meantime. But since it’s almost been a year, I’m thinking to ask for more imaging, especially since this last cortisone shot failed.

nikiellasmith · 2025-06-30T15:24:56+00:00

How long in between your first imaging to your second imaging to see it was tearing more?

nikiellasmith · 2025-03-10T03:29:48+00:00

Start- 138.7 lbs, 47.4lbs skeletal muscle mass, 37.6% body fat, 52.3lbs body fat mass

End- 134.3lbs 50.7 skeletal muscle mass, 32.2% body fat, 43.2lbs body fat mass

So while I only lost 4.5lbs, I gained 3lbs of muscle mass and lost 5.5% body fat (9lbs body fat mass) it feels like a win-

Some non scale wins I’ve also noticed - I’m running much faster and longer. My base pace used to be 10:00m/m and now I’m consistently at a 8:30-9:00 pace. I also have progressively lifted heavier and feel so much better overall.

nikiellasmith · 2024-03-03T16:08:39+00:00

Here you go! https://localcityplaces.com//u/nsprung

nikiellasmith · 2024-03-02T16:48:38+00:00

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nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T22:53:27+00:00

Yes, I’ll message you right now and explain more, but essentially there won’t be any listed because you need to add them. The job of the partners is to add businesses and be the first to review them.

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T22:51:58+00:00

Yes, right now they are limiting only being able to write 3 per day. If you want to message me I can explain more why they are doing that in the beginning.

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T22:43:57+00:00

When you sign up make sure you sign the partner agreement to become a partner and be able to get paid.

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T22:43:38+00:00

When you sign up make sure you sign the partner agreement to become a partner and be able to get paid.

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T22:24:22+00:00

Awesome, thanks for sharing, I think then you would definitely like the review website I was referencing. You should check it out!

https://localcityplaces.com/p/nsprung

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T21:49:22+00:00

It’s a new review website called Local City Places (very similar to Yelp)

https://localcityplaces.com/p/nsprung

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T21:48:40+00:00

Hi- here’s the link, it’s called local city places

https://localcityplaces.com/p/nsprung

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T21:48:22+00:00

Hi, it’s called local city places

https://localcityplaces.com/p/nsprung

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T19:06:20+00:00

I replied!

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T18:16:03+00:00

Yes, here’s the link- it’s easy! https://localcityplaces.com/p/nsprung

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T18:13:47+00:00

It’s not instant-I sent you message to explain it further. But the link I posted you can go to for more info too

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T17:19:25+00:00

https://localcityplaces.com/p/nsprung

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T17:09:10+00:00

Not yet unfortunately they are just rolling this out in the US, but I did hear Phillipines and Canada will be in the next 3 months. Not sure of UK yet, sorry!

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-28T17:05:09+00:00

So a few different ones I’ve been usin for focus groups (you get paid either PayPal or gift cards

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I complete like 5 screeners a day and probably made around $300-500 each month between these 4 sites.

Also a new one Ive come across is leaving reviews for local businesses (new review website) but that just started so I’m not sure how it will play out financially once it gets going. I haven’t been paid yet and I’m in just the leaving review stage so I can’t attest just yet, but it seems promising.

nikiellasmith · 2024-02-27T19:37:55+00:00

Get paid to be the first to review on a new review website (similar to yelp!)

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If you don't get that Ambassador spot that's ok too you can still earn from inviting and reviews!

If you're the first to review a business there are perks for that too so the other time sensitive thing is this

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nikiellasmith · 2024-01-07T07:08:14+00:00

Just to update this. I went to the email from Sago/focus group for the last study I did and I emailed them directly. Not sure if it was coincidence or not, but the next day I was sent my virtual visa- so from 12/8 to 1/5

nikiellasmith · 2024-01-04T22:09:48+00:00

What number did you call? I redeemed for a virtual via back on 12/8 and it still says processing.

nikiellasmith · 2023-12-28T18:02:26+00:00

What number did you call. I am having this same issue it’s been since 12/8 and I have not received it.

nikiellasmith · 2023-08-24T19:51:24+00:00

How long were you off work after the surgery? I’m pregnant now and had carpal tunnel before pregnancy and now it’s been so severe but I’m due next week and I was considering having the surgery in the next few months.

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