Fernando,
Thanks for the information. My doctor considered a couple of things that I
did not mention. First, I have two St. Jude mechanical heart valves, and
must take Coumadin every day. MRIs can be performed with these valves, but
it must be done under very controlled conditions to avoid a temperature rise
in the non-metallic valve mechanisms. We didn't want to take that route
unless absolutely necessary. Coumadin must be controlled carefully, and
steroids can change the normal doseage. I considered the rotator cuff as a
possibility, but, given the time required to recover from such surgical
intervention, I would like to avoid this, if possible.
I will see what the physical therapist can do for me first. I have been
resting it for about three months, so it seems time to move on.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fernando Gonzalez Gentile" <fgonzalezgentile@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Crossroads
> Jim, first to rule out is <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotator_cuff>.
>
> 'Rest' is always very important, 'Strengthening' should come later.
>
> Obviously, the wiki article is oversimplified (I'd say it's a 'weaky'
> article) - but useful for a start.
>
> Rx and MRI are always very useful, specially for careful inspection of
> the acromion, since when curving forward and upward, so as to overhang
> the glenoid cavity, it can compress (and tear !) the supraspinatus
> tendon. Mine only makes a cracking noise :-)
>
> The shoulder joint pathology is another sort of curse which came after
> our species became biped.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Fernando.
>
> ( ... oh, steroids might be considered)
>
> 2010/2/2 Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
>> dealing with pain in my left shoulder and upper arm for several months.
>> My
>> doctor suspects it is some form of tendonitis, probably from a lifting
>> episode, and recommended starting with some rehab therapy. I am scheduled
>> to have them evaluate my problem on Thursday. I hope there is some simple
>> exercise that will help.
>>
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