finally got an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon for my rotator cuff!

[Relentless]

any idea what they do?

[dfh85]

Please tell me more - why the use of "finally" was it tough to get the appt?

Did you have to pay anything?

What did your GP/Person who originally diagnosed you say?

What is the nature of ur rotator cuff problem, does your left arm get fatigued more easily than your right and is it painful to hold your left hand up and jab? Is it painful to tuck your trousers in at the back / prop yourself up with your elbow? I'm asking because I have a bad shoulder problem and think it might be rotator cuff so I want to gather as much info as possible...

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by dfh85

Please tell me more - why the use of "finally" was it tough to get the appt?

Did you have to pay anything?

What did your GP/Person who originally diagnosed you say?

What is the nature of ur rotator cuff problem, does your left arm get fatigued more easily than your right and is it painful to hold your left hand up and jab? Is it painful to tuck your trousers in at the back / prop yourself up with your elbow? I'm asking because I have a bad shoulder problem and think it might be rotator cuff so I want to gather as much info as possible...

no its free....

i went to my gp about 7 months ago for my shoulder problems and he just gave me anti inflamatory drugs, they didn't work so i kept going back to him and he kept saying it was one thing or another, he sent me to an x ray and nothing showed up so he said i should rest for a month or 2 and see what happens.

so i go in today still complaining about the same problems and he fills in an application for me to see an orthopedic surgeon.

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by dfh85

What is the nature of ur rotator cuff problem, does your left arm get fatigued more easily than your right and is it painful to hold your left hand up and jab? Is it painful to tuck your trousers in at the back / prop yourself up with your elbow? I'm asking because I have a bad shoulder problem and think it might be rotator cuff so I want to gather as much info as possible...

i haven't got the same problem as you but yours does sound like a rotator cuff problem, get it checked out quick, if the doctor doesn't listen keep going back to him.

[dfh85]

See I know theyre gonna fuck me around like that and on my insurance i have to pay a $20 co payment per visit. theyll milk me for it and by the time they write the application ill be broke.. I been training almost 3 months with my shoulder like this its got alot better but its not 100%...

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by dfh85

See I know theyre gonna fuck me around like that and on my insurance i have to pay a $20 co payment per visit. theyll milk me for it and by the time they write the application ill be broke.. I been training almost 3 months with my shoulder like this its got alot better but its not 100%...

doesn't your insurance cover physiotherapy etc visits?

[rodney]

Originally Posted by Relentless

no its free....

i went to my gp about 7 months ago for my shoulder problems and he just gave me anti inflamatory drugs, they didn't work so i kept going back to him and he kept saying it was one thing or another, he sent me to an x ray and nothing showed up so he said i should rest for a month or 2 and see what happens.

so i go in today still complaining about the same problems and he fills in an application for me to see an orthopedic surgeon.

You should of requested the referral immediately.
You had plenty of ammunition to justify it.

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by rodney

You should of requested the referral immediately.
You had plenty of ammunition to justify it.

well i kept asking for a referral to a physio but the doctor told me i have go through the correct procedures (x ray etc).

[rodney]

Originally Posted by Relentless

well i kept asking for a referral to a physio but the doctor told me i have go through the correct procedures (x ray etc).

See another doctor.
Also get accessed by more than one orthopod.
Exrays show nothing.
MRI's or Arthograms.

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by rodney

See another doctor.
Also get accessed by more than one orthopod.
Exrays show nothing.
MRI's or Arthograms.

can i ask my GP for that? i mean do i have enough 'ammunition' for that?

[rodney]

Originally Posted by Relentless

can i ask my GP for that? i mean do i have enough 'ammunition' for that?

I guess it depends on where you live and what kind of health care program you have.
If you have to pay yourself you can probably get an MRI tomorrow.
You definately have the ammunition for a referral to an orthopod.
Not only that --- but the orthopod of your choice.
Do some research --- ask some hospital friends regarding who is real good with shoulders.
Shoulders and rotator cuffs are complicated.
If it is just a small tear, it is probably not operable.
With rest, the tear will heal/fill with scar tissue.
If your younger, and its the 1st time that you tweeked your shoulder, it will heal.
Then back to the 7 minute rotator cuff solution.
I tweeked my Rt. shoulder, dislocated my Lft. and today they are both fine.
No surgery.
I will never shoulder press heavy weights, but I can hit the bag fine and swing a golf club with decent range of motion.
And I am not younger.
Find a good sports medicine specialist.
Those guys can provide a better diagnosis than your GP (for sure).
So --- what do you do in the mean time?
Run, legs, abs etc.
Good luck.

[rodney]

Originally Posted by Relentless

well i kept asking for a referral to a physio but the doctor told me i have go through the correct procedures (x ray etc).

You need a specialist/orthopod for a proper diagnosis.
Then he can refer you to physio.
For me, my chiropractor helped me out.
He is a pretty smart guy, very knowledgeable re: sports injuries.
Start with --- rest, ice, anti-inflammatory (topical version), a little stretching, electronic muscle stimulator and the 7 minute rotator cuff solution.
I didnt need no referral to see him.
Just picked the phone.
My plan covered most of the cost.