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Virtual Hugs to fill up your insides and for least pain.
You still made me smile with your descriptions.
I dont doubt you understand wots going on. SOmetimes medicos can be patronising, and sometimes they are good. Hope your respect you. Conservative Least harm sounds sensible to me. The shoulder is an intricate joint.
Gently Bently
Hi @Owlunar
Thank you for yesterdays update re your shoulder. It sounds bad, unpleasant, frustrating and an absolute pain to say the least.
I dont blame you for not opting for the surgical option. I was advised a year or two by both my orthopedic surgeon and my neurosurgeon that my best option for my back injury back in 1999 was surgery. The ortho suggested a spinal fusion and the neuro suggested a discectomy. I was so scared about doing either. I was not yet 40yo at the time and was afraid about all the worst-case scenarios. Of which there were many. I opted for conservative treatment ... lots of physio, anti inflams, suitable exercise program, learn way so as not to exacerbate things, etc. So I understand your choices in that regard, because I did the same for my injuries. I'll admit there have been times when I've unable to move without screaming in agony, that I've wished I had the surgery. But mostly, I'm happy with my decision. Especially since everything I've read recently, the latest best advice is to avoid surgery for most back injuries. It should be a last resort only.
Actually, given my own shoulder injuries and tendon damage, I suspect I may well have serious issues as I get a little older too. Certainly I have constant mild to moderate pain in both shoulders, and sometimes it flares up worse. But I do lots of exercises which is meant to keep things at bay, and hopefully thats the case. I have had injections in my shoulder in the past, and it worked a treat. Hopefully that will be the case for you too.
Ouch ... the maxi taxi bumpy ride sounds more like a Disneyland joy ride. I'm glad to hear that you were able to get yourself something for dinner at any rate, and that a good sleep Monday night helped with your distressing emotions. Shame about the messy kitchen, but I'm sure thats all sorted by now.
You're so right, and I have heard that before, old age is NOT for sissies or sooks. But there is definitely a place for entitlement for some sympathy and understanding. Good to see that you rewarded yourself with a good nourishing hot pot for your lunch yesterday. Dont you just love winter cooking! Soups, casseroles, hotpots .. throw it in a pot and let it do its thing. Then before you know it ... voila ... a yummy hot nourishing meal. And enough left over for another quick and easy meal later in the week. perfect.
You were feeling a little better yesterday, and yet I dont think you've been around much today. I hope you are still okay today. Perhaps you've had a busy day doing something exciting? Last you said, was that you were seeing your GP after your latest post. I hope that went well?
Talk soon.
Sherry 🌺
I know you like skies, because you have photographed and altered some real beauties. Although I am not as clever as you with your camerawork and work with filters etc, I found these and thought you'd enjoy them.
