I have been in 8 weeks of PT for a mysterious and troublesome shoulder injury, as yet undiagnosed, making progress that amounts to 2 steps forward one step back, and the therapist is talking about referring me for a cortisone injection. I have had 2 cortisone injections in my spine and they did nothing for me. I am not excited and am quite dubious about the prospect of getting one in my shoulder. I have unstable joints in general and this shoulder is particularly unstable. I have read that cortisone can weaken tendons and ligaments and that seems like the last thing I need.
Can anyone share their experience with cortisone injections for shoulder problems? I am feeling very frustrated but am getting to the point where I might try this. I cannot do freestyle at all and my daily life such as personal care and home maintenance is greatly challenged by this darn shoulder. Plus my border collie is depressed because I cannot throw his frisbee. Things are getting desperate!
George, is it possible that you "never had shoulder pain again" following the 44K open water swim because you beat down and killed off every nerve in your upper body?
I swam a 10K open water swim. The idea of this being just the "first lap" of a 4.4 lap race, well, it is a testimony to your heartiness that you remain alive!
George, is it possible that you "never had shoulder pain again" following the 44K open water swim because you beat down and killed off every nerve in your upper body?
I swam a 10K open water swim. The idea of this being just the "first lap" of a 4.4 lap race, well, it is a testimony to your heartiness that you remain alive!
