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 welcome14 (original poster member #26741) posted at 1:46 AM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

and badly torn also. will probably need surgery. i don't know what to do. the pain is horrible, i cant even walk the dogs. how to do Christmas or yard work? can't even hardly type. never felt more dependent and alone and hopeless. this sucks out loud. someone tell me i wont need surgery....lie if u have to....

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Someone I used to know- Him
Nothing like a trail of blood to find your way back home- nikki sixx

I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.

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jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 2:00 AM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

((( Welcome )))

Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"

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tara1110 ( member #41202) posted at 3:52 AM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Hi welcome

I have worked with people with rotator cuff injury. It wouldn't hurt to go to the Dr and get referred to Occupational. Therapy. They will teach you non invasive pain management techniques and rotator cuff exercises. Is your pain positional? During certain movements? Constant? You also want to make sure that it's not badly injured. If after 4 weeks your therapy doesn't help then you might wanna check in for possible surgery.

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H WS: 28
OW: 33 (butter face... Thanks to sistermilkshake for the nickname)
Dday: July 24, 2013 (5 days after our 5th wedding anniversary)
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jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 3:57 AM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

(((Welcome)))

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tara1110 ( member #41202) posted at 4:20 AM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Welcome I didn't mean to put that blush icon... Must have punched it by accident...

Feel better

Me BS:34
H WS: 28
OW: 33 (butter face... Thanks to sistermilkshake for the nickname)
Dday: July 24, 2013 (5 days after our 5th wedding anniversary)
7yrs together, married for 5 yrs
Status: divorcing

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purplejacket4 ( member #34262) posted at 5:08 AM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Get some therapy from a physical therapist first. I dislocated my shoulder six weeks ago and have been going to PT twice a week since. If they cannot rehab you enough to your satisfaction then consider surgery.

If it's a new injury sling, ice, NSAIDs and simple range of motion pendulum Swing exercises only.

Me: BS 50
Her: FWS 53 (both family med MDs; together 23 years)
OW: who cares (PhD)
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lynnm1947 ( member #15300) posted at 2:19 PM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Oh dear God, I hate to worry you but welcome to the worst year of your life. I tore BOTH rotator cuffs in a freak fall a few years ago. I have never stepped on the Toronto transit system with tears rolling down my face before or since. Both shoulders would spasm (the left worse than the right) when moved, so the physio wouldn't even touch me until the spasms stopped several weeks later.

It's really really REALLY important to keep moving the arm no matter how much pain you're in. You do NOT want to get a "frozen shoulder". I found the best exercise the physio taught me was to bend over and let my arms (one at a time) hang loose, straight down, then make lazy circles with the arm, first clockwise, then counterclockwise.

If your shoulder freezes, you will not be able to move your arm above your head for many months, possible a couple of years. Or so I was told by at least three people who's experienced it.

[This message edited by lynnm1947 at 8:20 AM, December 2nd (Monday)]

Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!

"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks

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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 9:18 PM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

((((welcome)))) A dear friend of mine had the same injury (caused by a dog walking/squirrel chasing incident). I'm not saying you will have to have surgery, but I will tell you that she had surgery and bounced back fully.

Sending you strength, honey.

You can call me NIK

And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane

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64fleet ( member #18710) posted at 10:18 PM on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Had my torn rotator cuff repaired 5+ yrs ago, they poked 5 little holes and did it. Worked great. Gets a little achy now & then, I do my exercises and its gone.

time wounds all heels

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 welcome14 (original poster member #26741) posted at 12:24 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

thanks for all the support guys, but initial presumptive dx wrong, it's a complete break of the humeral head, partially displaced. So, thanks to si mojo, no surgery at this point,they have it immobilized and if i am very careful (xrays every week, house rest) it will heal by itself...more mojo please! u guys rock! and so sorry to hear of all ur pain as well, hugs to everyone!

eta- its my dominant hand so the ins paperwork looks like a drunken two year old did it...and sandwiches r gonna b my friend...no eating implement skillz either. lost a pound so far..

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[This message edited by welcome14 at 6:30 PM, December 2nd (Monday)]

Bs- me
Someone I used to know- Him
Nothing like a trail of blood to find your way back home- nikki sixx

I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.

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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 12:31 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

((((welcome)))) Swift healing mojo to you, honey!

You can call me NIK

And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane

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lynnm1947 ( member #15300) posted at 2:39 PM on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

Yay! I wouldn't wish the rotator cuff (especially if it's not considered operable)injury on my worst enemy!

Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!

"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks

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woundedwidow ( member #36869) posted at 10:13 PM on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

Welcome, sorry to hear about your injury. I had the same injury as you - fell and slammed my left shoulder onto the floor. Thought I dislocated it, but found out I broke the humerus instead. Honestly, I was shocked. I'm surprised they immobilised yours - I never got a cast because they were afraid of frozen shoulder. Instead I did the same exercises recommended in previous posts, followed by physical therapy. It healed up fine, but still gets a little achy sometimes. Best wishes for your speedy (and relatively pain-free) recovery!

Be careful what you wish for the most - you may get it.

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sad12008 ( member #18179) posted at 3:48 AM on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

Healing mojo your way!

You can't fill a cup with no bottom.

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Pentup ( member #20563) posted at 4:02 PM on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

Ouch!! Sending you fast healing mojo

Me- BS
Him- FWS (I hope- F)

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