So I got a call from my doc today and he says I have tendonitis and we can do nothing or we can refer me to an orthopedist who will most likely give my shoulder a steroid injection. Anybody else ever have one of these injections? Will the euphoria of the large needle be so great that I become addicted? j/k Anyhow, the ortho he is reffering me to did a fellowship specializing in joints and my doctor has a significant amount of faith in him. I am allowed to get back in the water when I feel the time is right but he warned me to take it easy so as not to aggravate it before it completely heals. At least I don't have to worry about surgery and can concentrate on my recovery. Thanks again to all of you who responded to my posts with words of encouragement.
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Originally posted by Seagurl51
That's good that is nothing more than tendionitis (well not good, but it could have been a lot worse). I have never personally had the shots (coritzone injections?), but I know someone who has. He said that they hurt like hell, but after when they heal up it is well worth it. Hope that you feel better soon!!!
~Kyra
p.s. Congrats on being able to swim again! Thanks Kyra, I am stoked that nothing is "wrong" with my shoulder. I am going to wait another few days before I get back in the water though, just to be on the safe side.
Originally posted by Seagurl51
That's good that is nothing more than tendionitis (well not good, but it could have been a lot worse). I have never personally had the shots (coritzone injections?), but I know someone who has. He said that they hurt like hell, but after when they heal up it is well worth it. Hope that you feel better soon!!!
~Kyra
p.s. Congrats on being able to swim again! Thanks Kyra, I am stoked that nothing is "wrong" with my shoulder. I am going to wait another few days before I get back in the water though, just to be on the safe side.
