Re: shoulder pain & cortizone shot....Xpost

November 17, 2003

Lorraine, was it suggested to you to try hot/cold alternating compresses?

or maybe physical therapy? I've just come through about a year and a half of

misery with my husband and a couple of shoulder problems (he's diabetic and

they take alot longer to recover), so I really really sympathize with you.

Hope you are able to take the cortisone and that it helps! Feel better soon!

Lucille

In a message dated 11/16/2003 4:58:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> Anyway, I found one open, the diagnosis is right suprasphinatus

> tendonitis. Great! What it means to me is lots & lots of very

> painful pain. Okay - you all know the drill. Now must explain being

> a gastric bypass patient & the no-no meds. Strangely, this doc was a

> little savvy. He knew what wls was & he knew NSAIDs, etc were a no-

> no. He said that he felt vioxx and/or a cortizone/steroid injection

> was the best course of action. However, he suggested I call my

> surgeon's office & speak with the nurse who advises about these

> things (his words) & check with them.

>

> I will do this in the morning, but I knew with all you wise folks,

> someone may know about the cortizone (is that spelled with an " s "

> or " z " ? oh well) shot. He said it should be less problematic but it

> could cause pouch problems. He also said that since I was on

> prilosec, taking the viox should be okay. I know, I know. I have

> already given up vioxx a year ago so I won't even go there.

>

> In the mean time he gave me vicodin. Vicodin makes me hallucinate,

> but I am desperate at this point. I am in so much pain, I'll take

> it. The only problem is tomorrow, I have to go to work so I can't

> take vicodin. (Can you just see me high & hallucinating at the

> recovery center _ LOL)

>

> I am also posting this before I take it because I can not be sure of

> anything I may say & therefore cannot be responsible. & also fearful

> of shopping online. If I go to vitalady.com or amazon.com,or any

> where who knows what UPS will be shipping to my house next week. LOL

>

> Thanks, any help will be forever grateful

>

> Lorraine

>

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