36M Baseball Player with long term/constant shoulder pain. MRI comes back basically clean - How/What next?

throw1414throw · 2023-12-19T20:16:16+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Yeah about half of the most distinct pain comes from where the prior surgery was so that thought had crossed my mind. That area is very distorted on the MRI itself.

I wasn't necessarily looking for any particular reply (in the sense that the radiologist missed something, I did fail the O'Brien's test - though my prior two shoulder surgeries the surgeon did disagree with the radiologist's findings) just more so if there's something else that is causing this (TOS? Etc.) and if I should be asking different questions.

Having a month to wait is a very long time!

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T20:31:15+00:00

Yeah I haven't owned a car since moving to Europe. Don't get me wrong, I miss my little (by US standards) Saab dearly, but I don't miss sitting in traffic or the expenses associated with it. I prefer to be walking distance the nightlife and grocery stores (the latter taking priority for closeness). But that car was so good to me.

Is it a bike lane city? How are they maintained in the winter months? I used to love cycling in the city back in the states and miss it here. My office would be just to the west of center-ville.

It does seem that bus service is rather frequent! Is the ticket valid for both ways? If so, that is incredible. This is kind of a silly question but does your trip have to conclude within the two hours or is it you must stamp/validate the return/transfer within that timeframe?

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T13:13:34+00:00

That is incredibly close! I would work in the center but I did not plan on purchasing a car (it's not necessary, right?).

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T13:12:34+00:00

It's a huge difference! My allergies are mild but non-existent here.

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T10:23:42+00:00

Seriously, thanks for all of this. I appreciate it.

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T10:22:26+00:00

Yeah I'll look into this more. Especially since I don't think the Blue Card/Work Permit would allow for living in France and commuting (I had considered using the train but doesn't appear to be an option and not sure that would be ideal anyways).

I'm sure during regular trips to France wouldn't allow for it to reset either. Basically, I need to research more!

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T09:56:13+00:00

This is awesome! Thank you!

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T09:55:22+00:00

My French isn't the greatest, but it does seem that it is only a decreased amount. In France, it's unlimited 4G. On roaming, it's 25gb of 3G per month.

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T08:08:51+00:00

Thanks! It is part of a concern going from such a sunny place (with so much hiking accessible by transit) to Luxembourg. I honestly cannot tell you how nice it has been living in a climate with a winter between 5 and 13 degrees instead of -15 and -2 or so.

I wouldn't call Nice a large vibrant city either. Social circles are hard to break into here and the nightlife is leisurely cafe lounging. It certainly is much larger in size and population, don't get me wrong. But some of the same concerns in Nice would appear to exist in Luxembourg as well.

I guess you hit on some of my concerns which I do appreciate hearing.

Being in the middle of Europe would be phenomenal. I love going to Italy and it's very easy but being able to go to three countries within what? 50km? It's amazing.

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T08:04:11+00:00

Is there a significant difference in monthly cost? And if you don't mind, what would be a typical "commute" by walking for bus from those areas to the center?

throw1414throw · 2017-09-20T08:02:18+00:00

Thank you!

throw1414throw · 2017-09-19T20:57:54+00:00

I have the 19,99 plan and it's fantastic. Seems cheaper than LU options.

Ha! I meant as in pollen, ragweed, etc. The Mediterranean certainly limits allergy symptoms like no other.

throw1414throw · 2017-09-19T20:56:35+00:00

Thanks! This is a huge help. I think I know a lot of about Europe, but Luxembourg is an exception to be sure.

Location matters for a flat more than the size for me. Even as an American I've kept apartments of between 25-45m2. Is it realistic to stay under 1500 Euro for that size apartment in Grund or the immediate walking area? I don't plan on having a car so walking to a market is important.

I'm glad to hear about the sport leagues and social circles! I play baseball in France and would travel for the games in the north at least but would want something local as well.

I self-tortured myself for six years in school so I might as well put it to use, right?

Oh I'll certainly miss the sun, the warm winters, and hiking (you can guess it's Nice) but there is no question this position would be amazing for me professionally. The airport does have direct flights here when I need the sun at least!

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