Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 , I too am having left arm pain and mine was very severe for about 6 months but now it is not quite as painful. I had several doctors look at it, and dx. tennis elbow but I'm sure it's coming from the fibro, and one doctor even said it was. Try the heating pad at night, it helps some. I too worked as a nurse but had to give it up. I find that elavil works good at night and my doctor prescribed Relafen also. When you described your pain, I knew exactly what you were talking about. So I suppose it's a fibro thing, but if you had surgery on the same arm (I'm just guessing) I wonder if the doctor messed something up? You never know. > Hi again, > > It has been quite a while since I shared my life with y'all But there are very simplye reasons: > > 1. Terible fatigue > 2 difficulty with typing - loss of coordination has caused me not to be able to write or type without alot of typos. (and for some reason, this mail server does not have a spell check!!! > 3. Trying to get ADL questionaire completed. > 4. The last time I shared I was critized and terribly hurt by one person who more or less told me that I expected too much from my doctors- like I demanded the attention of not only the doctors but every one in their office. I should not be complaining (espically about the doctors) , that I complain too much and I expect too much from my doctors and to get over it and get a life. > > I thought these forums were places where we who are in constant pain and have all these problems can safely come and vent and cry with each other without critism ect. I warn people with the subject that it is long and everyione had a delete key. If I am wrong, this post will tell me and if understanding IS here I know I am the right place, but I can't stand the demeaning and critical comments . > > first thing is the new diagnosis =- i finally get into the rheumotologist. while we were sitting in the car before we went into his office- I had the worst Left upper arm pain - this one went from the ewntire shoulder joint to my upper arm, I sdcreamed -almost dropped a can of pepsi I had and then just sat there and cried waiting for the severe pain to go away so I could walk in. > > I got into see the doc and we reviwed the surgery history - and even then he stoped and said that I could have fibro - just from all that I have already been thriough. > > He then asked where I felt the pain and some other questions- he then checked my reflexes and finally checked for the tender points. I guess I really didn't realze how much pressure someone has to exert to check the tender points. But bottom line- I understand that to be diagnosed a patient has to have 11 of the 18 tender points positive. He told me that I had ALL 18 tender points positive. He then told me that the fibro was caused by all the pain and stress that I have been under. > > He changed the anti-depressant given me by the GP (celexa) to elavil to see if it would help me sleep ( and if that didn't help he suggested a psychiaty visit for a possible sleep disorder, But the Elavil has helped. He then added Naprosyn 500mg. > > I did not think the Naprosyn was working until I ran out and it was about a week before we could get it refilled. This week - all my joints have hurt so bad! > > I then saw 2 new orthopedics(same group) who I hoped would find out what was causing my severe L upper arm pain spasms.(and be a second opinion on what the ist ortho docs did) Boy, was I wrong. The doc who did joints- according to him the problem was in my neck- end of story. > > The second guy was just a jerk- when he ask what was wrong, I started telling him that I had severe left upper arm pain, neck pain and back pain- he interupped me and told me he only had time to take care of only one of my problems. The scar from the rotator cuff surgery look very abnormal and I asked him to look at it and see what I should do-( when I raise my arm the scar is drawn down into the arm - the scar is also turing into a keloid)His response " well it look like the surgeon wanted to sew it together like that. " He looked at one of the films(I brought 3 different sets of films) and then arogantly told me " You don't need surgery and I don't treat anyone unless I can operate on them ($$) so I am not going to waste my time on you " (what an ass) > > My next appointment was with my PM doc and we ganged up on her- my husband came with me since we wanted answers. I share with her about the fibro, but she was mumbling something about how maybe I could have had the fibro before all mu orthopedic problems occured and this made the pain from the ortho problems worse and now it is why I am in so much pain now which is still not under control. (this does not make sense since before the 1 st surgery, I was working 8-12 shifts in L&d as well as some supervisory responsibilities- I am a Registered Nurse.) I know that she and the ortho doc who referred me have been in contact with each other. But this sounds like she is trying to blame the fibro for all my pain problems before the orthopedic surgeries and after??????????? > > We then started talking about the arm problems and what can be done, I also told her about the neck burning.She asked about other orthos and I reminded her what happened and she responded " oh yes- I have asked several ortho to see you and they have all refused because you have had surgery. " We asked her about acupuncture as a treatmnet fo my painand she told me that was a bad time to cinsider this since her acuouncture doc quit working with her. > > She then decided to order MRI of the shoulder, upper arm and bracial plexus. These were with and without contract - something that would take at least 3 hours. Since she wanted the closed MRI, I had to be sedated because I am clautrophobic. I thought it was okay, I don't remember much , I woke up twice but didn't freak out juet went back to sleep. > > That afternoon, I almost sleep the entire day as well as several days - I had so much arm and esp. back pain - awake, I cannot lay on my back very long- but during this test I was on my back the entire time. > > According to the PM doc, The test only showed a bursitis which I don't know whether it could be causing the arm pain or not. Everything I have found on this just says any problems cause by this are at the site. She wants me to come in to have the site injected. > > I had the MRI result also sent to my GP and he called and he also told me about the bursitis. BUT he also told me the MRI shows a small herniation at C5-C6 - why would the PM doc ignore the diagnosis of herniation-even if it is small. > > What is interesting is I had a previous MRi done which showed " spondylotic changes at C4-C5. (no mention of any problem at C5-C6) this one was done in April, the most recent July 3) > > Does this mean I am falling apart as we speak??????????????? > > I am having many more arm spasms, they hurt so bad and no one knows what is causing them. My left hand is even involved- I cannot lift or hold anything with my left hand-it just hurts too much. > > The fibro has complicated mu life so much - memory loss, lack of coordination, urinary freguency, sinus problems, muscles stiffness, increase ibn the frequency of my raynauds symdrome ccuring- even from just eating ice cream, insomnia, irritable syndrome, recently started treatment for asthma symptoms mostly at night, Major increase in bruising - (and I can't find many people with fibro, who have this symptom of bruising), hair loss, muscle cramping at night, and muscle twitching during the day, inability to be around cigarette smoke, inability to be in a cold enviroment(even if it is just an air conditioned grocery store) -it increases the Raynauds as well we the l upper arm spasms. > > Well, that is my life, right now. We haven't paid this month's mortgate payment so we could pay for the Cobra to see if another month would give us the answers we need. > > I have worked on this letter since 8am off and on since my neck was burning. I think I better stop now. > > Thank you in advance for any suggestions, and definately just support would be appreciated. > > > -- > __________________________________________________________ > Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com > http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup > > Save up to $160 by signing up for NetZero Platinum Internet service. > http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=N2P0602NEP8 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 , I too am having left arm pain and mine was very severe for about 6 months but now it is not quite as painful. I had several doctors look at it, and dx. tennis elbow but I'm sure it's coming from the fibro, and one doctor even said it was. Try the heating pad at night, it helps some. I too worked as a nurse but had to give it up. I find that elavil works good at night and my doctor prescribed Relafen also. When you described your pain, I knew exactly what you were talking about. So I suppose it's a fibro thing, but if you had surgery on the same arm (I'm just guessing) I wonder if the doctor messed something up? You never know. > Hi again, > > It has been quite a while since I shared my life with y'all But there are very simplye reasons: > > 1. Terible fatigue > 2 difficulty with typing - loss of coordination has caused me not to be able to write or type without alot of typos. (and for some reason, this mail server does not have a spell check!!! > 3. Trying to get ADL questionaire completed. > 4. The last time I shared I was critized and terribly hurt by one person who more or less told me that I expected too much from my doctors- like I demanded the attention of not only the doctors but every one in their office. I should not be complaining (espically about the doctors) , that I complain too much and I expect too much from my doctors and to get over it and get a life. > > I thought these forums were places where we who are in constant pain and have all these problems can safely come and vent and cry with each other without critism ect. I warn people with the subject that it is long and everyione had a delete key. If I am wrong, this post will tell me and if understanding IS here I know I am the right place, but I can't stand the demeaning and critical comments . > > first thing is the new diagnosis =- i finally get into the rheumotologist. while we were sitting in the car before we went into his office- I had the worst Left upper arm pain - this one went from the ewntire shoulder joint to my upper arm, I sdcreamed -almost dropped a can of pepsi I had and then just sat there and cried waiting for the severe pain to go away so I could walk in. > > I got into see the doc and we reviwed the surgery history - and even then he stoped and said that I could have fibro - just from all that I have already been thriough. > > He then asked where I felt the pain and some other questions- he then checked my reflexes and finally checked for the tender points. I guess I really didn't realze how much pressure someone has to exert to check the tender points. But bottom line- I understand that to be diagnosed a patient has to have 11 of the 18 tender points positive. He told me that I had ALL 18 tender points positive. He then told me that the fibro was caused by all the pain and stress that I have been under. > > He changed the anti-depressant given me by the GP (celexa) to elavil to see if it would help me sleep ( and if that didn't help he suggested a psychiaty visit for a possible sleep disorder, But the Elavil has helped. He then added Naprosyn 500mg. > > I did not think the Naprosyn was working until I ran out and it was about a week before we could get it refilled. This week - all my joints have hurt so bad! > > I then saw 2 new orthopedics(same group) who I hoped would find out what was causing my severe L upper arm pain spasms.(and be a second opinion on what the ist ortho docs did) Boy, was I wrong. The doc who did joints- according to him the problem was in my neck- end of story. > > The second guy was just a jerk- when he ask what was wrong, I started telling him that I had severe left upper arm pain, neck pain and back pain- he interupped me and told me he only had time to take care of only one of my problems. The scar from the rotator cuff surgery look very abnormal and I asked him to look at it and see what I should do-( when I raise my arm the scar is drawn down into the arm - the scar is also turing into a keloid)His response " well it look like the surgeon wanted to sew it together like that. " He looked at one of the films(I brought 3 different sets of films) and then arogantly told me " You don't need surgery and I don't treat anyone unless I can operate on them ($$) so I am not going to waste my time on you " (what an ass) > > My next appointment was with my PM doc and we ganged up on her- my husband came with me since we wanted answers. I share with her about the fibro, but she was mumbling something about how maybe I could have had the fibro before all mu orthopedic problems occured and this made the pain from the ortho problems worse and now it is why I am in so much pain now which is still not under control. (this does not make sense since before the 1 st surgery, I was working 8-12 shifts in L&d as well as some supervisory responsibilities- I am a Registered Nurse.) I know that she and the ortho doc who referred me have been in contact with each other. But this sounds like she is trying to blame the fibro for all my pain problems before the orthopedic surgeries and after??????????? > > We then started talking about the arm problems and what can be done, I also told her about the neck burning.She asked about other orthos and I reminded her what happened and she responded " oh yes- I have asked several ortho to see you and they have all refused because you have had surgery. " We asked her about acupuncture as a treatmnet fo my painand she told me that was a bad time to cinsider this since her acuouncture doc quit working with her. > > She then decided to order MRI of the shoulder, upper arm and bracial plexus. These were with and without contract - something that would take at least 3 hours. Since she wanted the closed MRI, I had to be sedated because I am clautrophobic. I thought it was okay, I don't remember much , I woke up twice but didn't freak out juet went back to sleep. > > That afternoon, I almost sleep the entire day as well as several days - I had so much arm and esp. back pain - awake, I cannot lay on my back very long- but during this test I was on my back the entire time. > > According to the PM doc, The test only showed a bursitis which I don't know whether it could be causing the arm pain or not. Everything I have found on this just says any problems cause by this are at the site. She wants me to come in to have the site injected. > > I had the MRI result also sent to my GP and he called and he also told me about the bursitis. BUT he also told me the MRI shows a small herniation at C5-C6 - why would the PM doc ignore the diagnosis of herniation-even if it is small. > > What is interesting is I had a previous MRi done which showed " spondylotic changes at C4-C5. (no mention of any problem at C5-C6) this one was done in April, the most recent July 3) > > Does this mean I am falling apart as we speak??????????????? > > I am having many more arm spasms, they hurt so bad and no one knows what is causing them. My left hand is even involved- I cannot lift or hold anything with my left hand-it just hurts too much. > > The fibro has complicated mu life so much - memory loss, lack of coordination, urinary freguency, sinus problems, muscles stiffness, increase ibn the frequency of my raynauds symdrome ccuring- even from just eating ice cream, insomnia, irritable syndrome, recently started treatment for asthma symptoms mostly at night, Major increase in bruising - (and I can't find many people with fibro, who have this symptom of bruising), hair loss, muscle cramping at night, and muscle twitching during the day, inability to be around cigarette smoke, inability to be in a cold enviroment(even if it is just an air conditioned grocery store) -it increases the Raynauds as well we the l upper arm spasms. > > Well, that is my life, right now. We haven't paid this month's mortgate payment so we could pay for the Cobra to see if another month would give us the answers we need. > > I have worked on this letter since 8am off and on since my neck was burning. I think I better stop now. > > Thank you in advance for any suggestions, and definately just support would be appreciated. > > > -- > __________________________________________________________ > Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com > http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup > > Save up to $160 by signing up for NetZero Platinum Internet service. > http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=N2P0602NEP8 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 , I too am having left arm pain and mine was very severe for about 6 months but now it is not quite as painful. I had several doctors look at it, and dx. tennis elbow but I'm sure it's coming from the fibro, and one doctor even said it was. Try the heating pad at night, it helps some. I too worked as a nurse but had to give it up. I find that elavil works good at night and my doctor prescribed Relafen also. When you described your pain, I knew exactly what you were talking about. So I suppose it's a fibro thing, but if you had surgery on the same arm (I'm just guessing) I wonder if the doctor messed something up? You never know. > Hi again, > > It has been quite a while since I shared my life with y'all But there are very simplye reasons: > > 1. Terible fatigue > 2 difficulty with typing - loss of coordination has caused me not to be able to write or type without alot of typos. (and for some reason, this mail server does not have a spell check!!! > 3. Trying to get ADL questionaire completed. > 4. The last time I shared I was critized and terribly hurt by one person who more or less told me that I expected too much from my doctors- like I demanded the attention of not only the doctors but every one in their office. I should not be complaining (espically about the doctors) , that I complain too much and I expect too much from my doctors and to get over it and get a life. > > I thought these forums were places where we who are in constant pain and have all these problems can safely come and vent and cry with each other without critism ect. I warn people with the subject that it is long and everyione had a delete key. If I am wrong, this post will tell me and if understanding IS here I know I am the right place, but I can't stand the demeaning and critical comments . > > first thing is the new diagnosis =- i finally get into the rheumotologist. while we were sitting in the car before we went into his office- I had the worst Left upper arm pain - this one went from the ewntire shoulder joint to my upper arm, I sdcreamed -almost dropped a can of pepsi I had and then just sat there and cried waiting for the severe pain to go away so I could walk in. > > I got into see the doc and we reviwed the surgery history - and even then he stoped and said that I could have fibro - just from all that I have already been thriough. > > He then asked where I felt the pain and some other questions- he then checked my reflexes and finally checked for the tender points. I guess I really didn't realze how much pressure someone has to exert to check the tender points. But bottom line- I understand that to be diagnosed a patient has to have 11 of the 18 tender points positive. He told me that I had ALL 18 tender points positive. He then told me that the fibro was caused by all the pain and stress that I have been under. > > He changed the anti-depressant given me by the GP (celexa) to elavil to see if it would help me sleep ( and if that didn't help he suggested a psychiaty visit for a possible sleep disorder, But the Elavil has helped. He then added Naprosyn 500mg. > > I did not think the Naprosyn was working until I ran out and it was about a week before we could get it refilled. This week - all my joints have hurt so bad! > > I then saw 2 new orthopedics(same group) who I hoped would find out what was causing my severe L upper arm pain spasms.(and be a second opinion on what the ist ortho docs did) Boy, was I wrong. The doc who did joints- according to him the problem was in my neck- end of story. > > The second guy was just a jerk- when he ask what was wrong, I started telling him that I had severe left upper arm pain, neck pain and back pain- he interupped me and told me he only had time to take care of only one of my problems. The scar from the rotator cuff surgery look very abnormal and I asked him to look at it and see what I should do-( when I raise my arm the scar is drawn down into the arm - the scar is also turing into a keloid)His response " well it look like the surgeon wanted to sew it together like that. " He looked at one of the films(I brought 3 different sets of films) and then arogantly told me " You don't need surgery and I don't treat anyone unless I can operate on them ($$) so I am not going to waste my time on you " (what an ass) > > My next appointment was with my PM doc and we ganged up on her- my husband came with me since we wanted answers. I share with her about the fibro, but she was mumbling something about how maybe I could have had the fibro before all mu orthopedic problems occured and this made the pain from the ortho problems worse and now it is why I am in so much pain now which is still not under control. (this does not make sense since before the 1 st surgery, I was working 8-12 shifts in L&d as well as some supervisory responsibilities- I am a Registered Nurse.) I know that she and the ortho doc who referred me have been in contact with each other. But this sounds like she is trying to blame the fibro for all my pain problems before the orthopedic surgeries and after??????????? > > We then started talking about the arm problems and what can be done, I also told her about the neck burning.She asked about other orthos and I reminded her what happened and she responded " oh yes- I have asked several ortho to see you and they have all refused because you have had surgery. " We asked her about acupuncture as a treatmnet fo my painand she told me that was a bad time to cinsider this since her acuouncture doc quit working with her. > > She then decided to order MRI of the shoulder, upper arm and bracial plexus. These were with and without contract - something that would take at least 3 hours. Since she wanted the closed MRI, I had to be sedated because I am clautrophobic. I thought it was okay, I don't remember much , I woke up twice but didn't freak out juet went back to sleep. > > That afternoon, I almost sleep the entire day as well as several days - I had so much arm and esp. back pain - awake, I cannot lay on my back very long- but during this test I was on my back the entire time. > > According to the PM doc, The test only showed a bursitis which I don't know whether it could be causing the arm pain or not. Everything I have found on this just says any problems cause by this are at the site. She wants me to come in to have the site injected. > > I had the MRI result also sent to my GP and he called and he also told me about the bursitis. BUT he also told me the MRI shows a small herniation at C5-C6 - why would the PM doc ignore the diagnosis of herniation-even if it is small. > > What is interesting is I had a previous MRi done which showed " spondylotic changes at C4-C5. (no mention of any problem at C5-C6) this one was done in April, the most recent July 3) > > Does this mean I am falling apart as we speak??????????????? > > I am having many more arm spasms, they hurt so bad and no one knows what is causing them. My left hand is even involved- I cannot lift or hold anything with my left hand-it just hurts too much. > > The fibro has complicated mu life so much - memory loss, lack of coordination, urinary freguency, sinus problems, muscles stiffness, increase ibn the frequency of my raynauds symdrome ccuring- even from just eating ice cream, insomnia, irritable syndrome, recently started treatment for asthma symptoms mostly at night, Major increase in bruising - (and I can't find many people with fibro, who have this symptom of bruising), hair loss, muscle cramping at night, and muscle twitching during the day, inability to be around cigarette smoke, inability to be in a cold enviroment(even if it is just an air conditioned grocery store) -it increases the Raynauds as well we the l upper arm spasms. > > Well, that is my life, right now. We haven't paid this month's mortgate payment so we could pay for the Cobra to see if another month would give us the answers we need. > > I have worked on this letter since 8am off and on since my neck was burning. I think I better stop now. > > Thank you in advance for any suggestions, and definately just support would be appreciated. > > > -- > __________________________________________________________ > Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com > http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup > > Save up to $160 by signing up for NetZero Platinum Internet service. > http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=N2P0602NEP8 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi , Just a quick comment on your concerns about possible lack of understanding, patience, and/or sympathy from list members...something you had run into in the past when venting about doctors.... When I first joined the list several months ago, I remember a somewhat heated dialog was taking place on this subject. I was rather dismayed because the general consensus suppported what I interpreted as doormat behavior on the part of patients and seemed to cut doctor's way too much slack. I've since learned that my first impression was completely wrong. This forum has turned out to be a GREAT place for people, including me, to vent about doctors and get constructive support and feedback. Replies include empathetic outrage, virtual hugs, similar horror stories, practical suggestions for ways to enhance communication with the doctor in question, referrals for new doctors, and even specific information on how to fire and/or report the doctor to the appropriate licensing boards. I think the doctor vents serve an invaluable service. When we see other people having the same experiences, over and over and over again, it helps us recover our focus, self-respect, and dignity when we have been brought low by some doctor's lack of knowledge and or compassion. It helps us move on and keep searching until we find a doctor who knows his/her stuff and cares about us as individuals and can actually treat us. I benefitted from this myself recently when I had a bad doctor experience and, remembering this forum, didn't waste any time in self-doubt and loathing, or going back to pay for repeat performances...I just moved on and found someone else who is SO much better, I can't tell you. The point is: please don't hesitate to vent here! It's good for all of us. Also, I haven't seen anyone on this list be mean spirited or deliberately try to hurt someone else. Sometimes replies seem curt and abrupt , and without the smiles and body language, to know the intent is friendly, it's possible to interpret the reply as being hostile or patronizing. Usually it's just someone's style...Sometimes someone is saving words because it hurts to type. Almost always, when the curtness is pointed out, the person who replied is astonished and apologetic. I've been long winded here--I do hope you start getting better soon. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi , Just a quick comment on your concerns about possible lack of understanding, patience, and/or sympathy from list members...something you had run into in the past when venting about doctors.... When I first joined the list several months ago, I remember a somewhat heated dialog was taking place on this subject. I was rather dismayed because the general consensus suppported what I interpreted as doormat behavior on the part of patients and seemed to cut doctor's way too much slack. I've since learned that my first impression was completely wrong. This forum has turned out to be a GREAT place for people, including me, to vent about doctors and get constructive support and feedback. Replies include empathetic outrage, virtual hugs, similar horror stories, practical suggestions for ways to enhance communication with the doctor in question, referrals for new doctors, and even specific information on how to fire and/or report the doctor to the appropriate licensing boards. I think the doctor vents serve an invaluable service. When we see other people having the same experiences, over and over and over again, it helps us recover our focus, self-respect, and dignity when we have been brought low by some doctor's lack of knowledge and or compassion. It helps us move on and keep searching until we find a doctor who knows his/her stuff and cares about us as individuals and can actually treat us. I benefitted from this myself recently when I had a bad doctor experience and, remembering this forum, didn't waste any time in self-doubt and loathing, or going back to pay for repeat performances...I just moved on and found someone else who is SO much better, I can't tell you. The point is: please don't hesitate to vent here! It's good for all of us. Also, I haven't seen anyone on this list be mean spirited or deliberately try to hurt someone else. Sometimes replies seem curt and abrupt , and without the smiles and body language, to know the intent is friendly, it's possible to interpret the reply as being hostile or patronizing. Usually it's just someone's style...Sometimes someone is saving words because it hurts to type. Almost always, when the curtness is pointed out, the person who replied is astonished and apologetic. I've been long winded here--I do hope you start getting better soon. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi , Just a quick comment on your concerns about possible lack of understanding, patience, and/or sympathy from list members...something you had run into in the past when venting about doctors.... When I first joined the list several months ago, I remember a somewhat heated dialog was taking place on this subject. I was rather dismayed because the general consensus suppported what I interpreted as doormat behavior on the part of patients and seemed to cut doctor's way too much slack. I've since learned that my first impression was completely wrong. This forum has turned out to be a GREAT place for people, including me, to vent about doctors and get constructive support and feedback. Replies include empathetic outrage, virtual hugs, similar horror stories, practical suggestions for ways to enhance communication with the doctor in question, referrals for new doctors, and even specific information on how to fire and/or report the doctor to the appropriate licensing boards. I think the doctor vents serve an invaluable service. When we see other people having the same experiences, over and over and over again, it helps us recover our focus, self-respect, and dignity when we have been brought low by some doctor's lack of knowledge and or compassion. It helps us move on and keep searching until we find a doctor who knows his/her stuff and cares about us as individuals and can actually treat us. I benefitted from this myself recently when I had a bad doctor experience and, remembering this forum, didn't waste any time in self-doubt and loathing, or going back to pay for repeat performances...I just moved on and found someone else who is SO much better, I can't tell you. The point is: please don't hesitate to vent here! It's good for all of us. Also, I haven't seen anyone on this list be mean spirited or deliberately try to hurt someone else. Sometimes replies seem curt and abrupt , and without the smiles and body language, to know the intent is friendly, it's possible to interpret the reply as being hostile or patronizing. Usually it's just someone's style...Sometimes someone is saving words because it hurts to type. Almost always, when the curtness is pointed out, the person who replied is astonished and apologetic. I've been long winded here--I do hope you start getting better soon. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 writes, > According to the PM doc, The test only showed a bursitis which I don't know > whether it could be causing the arm pain or not. Everything I have found on > this just says any problems cause by this are at the site. She wants me to > come in to have the site injected. > I am one that can tell you that bursitis can cause terrible pain. You > cannot lift your hand up to the dashboard of a car because of the pain. I > was one of the lucky one. I was given cortisone shots where it hurt and I > have not had a problem with the bursitis since then. They have to find the > place that hurts so that the needle can put the medication in the right > place and that did hurt as we did not have MRI's in those days. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 writes, > According to the PM doc, The test only showed a bursitis which I don't know > whether it could be causing the arm pain or not. Everything I have found on > this just says any problems cause by this are at the site. She wants me to > come in to have the site injected. > I am one that can tell you that bursitis can cause terrible pain. You > cannot lift your hand up to the dashboard of a car because of the pain. I > was one of the lucky one. I was given cortisone shots where it hurt and I > have not had a problem with the bursitis since then. They have to find the > place that hurts so that the needle can put the medication in the right > place and that did hurt as we did not have MRI's in those days. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 writes, > According to the PM doc, The test only showed a bursitis which I don't know > whether it could be causing the arm pain or not. Everything I have found on > this just says any problems cause by this are at the site. She wants me to > come in to have the site injected. > I am one that can tell you that bursitis can cause terrible pain. You > cannot lift your hand up to the dashboard of a car because of the pain. I > was one of the lucky one. I was given cortisone shots where it hurt and I > have not had a problem with the bursitis since then. They have to find the > place that hurts so that the needle can put the medication in the right > place and that did hurt as we did not have MRI's in those days. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2002 Report Share Posted July 14, 2002 Margaret writes, > Also, I haven't seen anyone on this list be mean spirited or > deliberately try to hurt someone else. Sometimes replies seem curt > and abrupt, and without the smiles and body language, to know the > intent is friendly, it's possible to interpret the reply as being > hostile or patronizing. Usually it's just someone's > style...Sometimes someone is saving words because it hurts to type. > Almost always, when the curtness is pointed out, the person who > replied is astonished and apologetic. I am sorry to say this sounds an awful lot like me. I do have a tendency to be abrupt or curt in answering some emails. I do not mean any harm and I am truly sorry if I have ever hurt anybody. Missy told me that I worry to much and I am afraid that I do worry that have said something that will be interpreted the wrong way. It is just my way. > > Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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