the latest non-news on the shoulder front

[rowanf]

Ah, bah! My week-delayed doctor appointment resulted only in yet another referral. And she thought probably he's want an MRI rather than just doing cortisone. And the doctor she referred me to doesn't have an appt until late Feb, so I took a Friday appointment with another doc.... a week from Friday. I am REALLY tired of hurting. And I am *not* happy about having to drive to Menlo Park for a fifth day next week. Hmm. Maybe I can take off a different day and work on Friday. I'll see what I can work out. *grump* I want to be able to sleep on my left side! To put my coat on without thinking about it. Close my car door without a twinge of pain. And who #$&% knows how long it will take to get an MRI scheduled and then to finally *do* something. Anyone who will send energy and/or pray for my rotator cuff tendonitis to resolve itself has my permission to do so!

Comments

[marypcb.livejournal.com]

have you tried devil's claw ointment? I put that on any long-term aches, along with comfrey ointment on anything from a bruise up. It won't fix it, but it does help... and sometimes using the ibuprofen gels for a day can help by getting you out of the cycle of pain -> tension -> tight muscles -> more damage

gentle hugs and warm hands!

[rowanf.livejournal.com]

I've never even head of devil's claw. I've used a bit of arnica but the pain is interior rather than surface and there is no brusing or anything. I'm doing lots of ice and heat kinds of things as appropriate. And a bit massage, bless Russell.

[marypcb.livejournal.com]

I used it as a tea when I thought my torn muscles were arthritis (well, when the doctor told me...)
some info on it
You could also try a cayenne ointment which will increase the blood flow to the area and keep it warm