I'm falling apart

[cjsmith]

My right shoulder is earnestly (though slowly) trying to disassemble itself. The medial end of the collarbone is on walkabout, and out at the actual shoulder, what I suspect is the biceps tendon keeps jumping the groove. I put that back with a weird hand-on-hip, back-up-to-a-wall maneuver, which if successful generates a mildly painful and audible pop before things feel a little better. The arm is weak in certain directions. There's a very low grade ache all the time. When things clank around in there, either near the sternum or at the shoulder, it effing hurts.

I am so over it. It's been ages. I'm ready to get this dealt with. So despite COVID, I'm seeking some elective medical care.

X rays showed nothing. I didn't think they'd show the soft tissue injury, but I'm surprised they didn't notice where the collar bone had got to! But at least going in for that nearly-useless diagnostic has purchased me the right to an orthopedic appointment. That'll be Tuesday.

Bodies. sigh

Comments

[labelleizzy]

I agree, BODIES.
I managed to reset my hips last night after the flexiril started to kick in and gentle slow torso twisty stretches.

The whole thing is DIY physical therapy, feels like. Maybe it's just being a battered dinged up fifty-something...

[cjsmith]

This kind of thing is not for the (figuratively) faint of heart. Glad your hips are… better? it sounds like?

[labelleizzy]

It's an ongoing battle to keep them mobile just now. And when they freeze up it hurts. Today's 7/10 good, 2/10 painful.

[cjsmith]

oww! I’m mentally picturing what it must be like for you when they’re more frozen. *virtual hugs*

[labelleizzy]

It feels a little bit like there's sand in the gears, tbqh, only there's also nerve endings...

[cjsmith]

augh. :( BODIES.

Wish I could give you a (gentle) hug.

[labelleizzy]

Well, how do you feel about some vaccinated visiting? Lunch sometime perhaps? It'd be good to talk with you.

[cjsmith]

SURE!!

Lunch is often tough; work makes those furtive and rushed, if they happen at all. But weekend lunches yes, or dinners work too.

I should note I’m more than six months post vaccine, so my protection is waning. :(

[noelfigart]

OUCH.

I hope your ortho appointment comes through with a good solution.

[cjsmith]

Thanks! :)

[amaebi]

OWWWW! May you find quick relief!

[cjsmith]

Thank you! :)

[lcohen]

meep! i hope the orthopod has good suggestions!

[cjsmith]

Thanks! I’ll report back!

[nosrednayduj]

I wish you successful pain relief.

[cjsmith]

Thank you. :)

[minoanmiss]

May the ortho see better and be helpful.

[cjsmith]

Thank you!! In 36 hours ish I’ll know.

I’m chuckling at the icon - that is a motion I can’t happily do with the right arm at the moment! :-D

[minoanmiss]

Well, he's saluting you, and hopefully soon you can return the salute!

[cjsmith]

Heh, yes! I’m ex military and it’s distinctly odd to be not really able to make a salute motion. :)

[minoanmiss]

Oh my goodness!

1) thank you for your service 2) I totally want to ask you about that sometime.

[cjsmith]

You’re welcome (though I sure didn’t do much specific), and feel free! :)