Frickin Pissed! Need To Vent! Need the help!

[Advisor_x]

second opinion, find a doctor that specializes in sport medice

 

[halfcenturian]

Finally went to see a bone and joint specialist today. After two years a chronic right shoulder pain (dull at rest/sharp on heavy lifts) I got some bad news. After exam and x-rays the doctor stated "stop the heavy lifting... there's nothing to prove, years of heavy lifting is the cause" Then he showed me the x-rays. Acromioclavicular Arthristis is the bottom line. Basically, traumatic injury to the lateral end of my claivle (collar-bone) There were three cyst lining the border of the injuried site.

Basically, the end of your collar bone is supposed to be smooth and rounded. Mine looks like the points of a circular saw blade with three cyst in between the sharp tips.

The doctor gave me a local and some cortizone. Told me to rest it for 10 days and return for a follow-up appointment. I was in such shock and pissed off about waiting 2 1/2 hours in the waiting room and what he had told me that I drew a blank when I had a chance to ask questions. I did asked while viewing the x-ray if surgery was an option? He said that he could excise (reshape & shorten) the end of the clavicle. I talked to my buddy that owns my gym. He told me that I need to see another doctor. He recommended a doctor that has helped several local bodybuilders with similar injuries. I'm seriously thinking about getting a second opinion.

Guys! This is where I need your advice and input. First, will the cortizone shots give long-term or short-term relief? Got the shot about 12 hours ago and it still hurts? WTF? What is my doctors goal? Is this end of my bodybuilding dreams or will the surgery permamently fix the injury? What would you guys do in my shoes? Thanks for any input weather it be negative or positive. I'm freakin out! FLEX

There is a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure called a "sub-acromial decompression." They go in with a scope and a little burr and smooth out the under side on the acromion. You go home with 2 band aids. No knives. Talk to an Orthopedic surgeon in your area that specializes in shoulder injuries. The down time on THIS procedure in minimal. And no more pain or snap, craclke, pop when you raise your arm. PM if you want more details.

 

[1999TL]

I guess my brother is right. He's a physician and hetells me not to lift heavy b/c he sees so many shoulder injuries. Can't get big without lifting heavy though. what to do, what to do....

 

[glover]

I've had bone spurs removed and rotator cuff repair. May not be the same as yours but aside from some nerve problems occasionally I can now bench again. I would opt for the surgery if your ortho thinks he can fix it. They can do wonders these days. Fixed my elbow too. And the only regret you have after is not doing the surgery sooner.

 

[redman32]

Get it fixed I'm 34 yrs had mine fix at the sports med clinic best thing I ever did gonna start my first post surgery cycle monday.

 

[timtim]

find the best docs in the area and set up appts with them all. no cortisone anymore. its poison.

 

[Donnie Darko]

I hope things get better for you soon FlexDaddy.

 

[GUARDIAN]

Get it fixed I'm 34 yrs had mine fix at the sports med clinic best thing I ever did gonna start my first post surgery cycle monday.

+1

 

[flexdaddyz71]

Thanks Guys! I feel a lot better after reading your comments! One questions... What s the big deal with cortisone???? We leave for our cruise on the 26th of July. So, hopefully I can get it fixed the first week of Aug. About how long till I can do another cycle after the surgery??? Ya'll know me. LOL

 

[GUARDIAN]

Thanks Guys! I feel a lot better after reading your comments! One questions... What s the big deal with cortisone???? We leave for our cruise on the 26th of July. So, hopefully I can get it fixed the first week of Aug. About how long till I can do another cycle after the surgery. Ya'll know me. LOL

I waited 6 months.