I wish it was because that can be quickly remedied. The doctor seems to think that I have a loose/torn piece of cartilage that is causing the popping and clicking and is probably also causing the discomfort by contacting a nerve. My guess is that this happened back in my weightlifting days a few years ago. The swimming has just aggravated the problem. He has ordered an MRI and based upon those results I may see an orthopaedist for surgery. Until we know more I was advised to lay off the swimming to reduce the damage done to my shoulder. Further damage might warrant much more extensive means of repair. This is the ****tiest day of my year without question. I am trying to convince myself that several months out of the pool will be okay but as with everything else today, I have not been succesful.
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Okay, I just finished the MRI and the tech said that my doctor should get a preliminary diagnosis from the radiologist tonight or tomorrow AM. Not to jump the gun but that leaves me with about 2 weeks to get my shoulder fixed if it requires surgery. I am trying to get the whole deal taken care of before 2005 for insurance reasons. Well, I am going to hope for no surgery and just a bit more rest.
Okay, I just finished the MRI and the tech said that my doctor should get a preliminary diagnosis from the radiologist tonight or tomorrow AM. Not to jump the gun but that leaves me with about 2 weeks to get my shoulder fixed if it requires surgery. I am trying to get the whole deal taken care of before 2005 for insurance reasons. Well, I am going to hope for no surgery and just a bit more rest.
