12-06-2018, 10:04 AM
It's calcific tendonitis, not arthritis (thankfully); a glob of calcium between the tendon and bone that's gotten big enough to start irritating the tendon. I've had it for 1 1/2 years. In many cases the calcium dissolves away on its own, other times it needs to be surgically removed. I have surgery the 19th. Doc wasn't sure of the recovery time without an MRI, which I declined to take because it wasn't necessary and would just push the schedule back. I may need rotator cuff repair if they have to dig in too much.
I also have to get a few exams done before surgery, in preparation. Obviously has to be last minute...so I hope I can get those scheduled. Oi vey.
I also have to get a few exams done before surgery, in preparation. Obviously has to be last minute...so I hope I can get those scheduled. Oi vey.