u/IceAngel8381

I've been dealing with a work related shoulder injury since December 2024. Two surgeries in 8 months. More PT sessions than I care to count. Tried all the meds prescribed to me with no luck. I've done all of the things I've been asked to do. But I'm tired. I'm tired of being in constant pain 7-9/10 daily. Not being able to do things around the house due to pain and a 5 pound weight restriction. I'm at a loss for what else to do. I'm currently waiting to schedule a arthogram, and waiting for a second opinion (my case worker thinks I potentially may have CRPS). If so, that explains a lot, but who's to say? I don't want to accept this reality, but I may have too. 😞

I've been dealing with a work related shoulder injury since December 2025. Two surgeries in 8 months. More PT sessions than I care to count. Tried all the meds prescribed to me with no luck. I've done all of the things I've been asked to do. But I'm tired. I'm tired of being in constant pain 7-9/10 daily. Not being able to do things around the house due to pain and a 5 pound weight restriction. I'm at a loss for what else to do. I'm currently waiting to schedule a arthogram, and waiting for a second opinion (my case worker thinks I potentially may have CRPS). If so, that explains a lot, but who's to say? I don't want to accept this reality, but I may have too. 😞

I don't know if it is weather changes, or what, but I need a shampoo, or something, that will throughly clean my hair and scalp. I have used a few clarifying shampoos, but they don't seem to work well anymore. I typically wash my hair 1-3 times a week. However, lately, my hair seems to be more oily than normal. I have *normal* hair, so I'm not sure what's going on. I'm thisclose to stripping my hair with Dawn, not really, but I need a reset for my hair and scalp. Any tips are appreciated. 🙂

Has anyone been diagnosed with CRPS? I am almost 13 months out from my first surgery, and almost 5 months out from my second. My surgeon and case worker (work injury) feel that my pain levels should not be this high (7-9/10 constantly), and my ROM is nowhere it needs to be. My case worker mentioned CRPS and is sending me for a second opinion. My surgeon is having me get a arthogram completed. I believe that is to check for internal damage. I'm not sure how CRPS is diagnosed. I have looked up the symptoms, and I have several, but it also meets the criteria for a RTC tear.

Did anyone else receive a letter or two stated they (DFAS) discovered an overpayment holiday pay, overtime pay weekend pay, etc? I received two of them today for a time period in December 2023, totaling almost $2,000. How is this even possible. It's from about 2.5 years ago.

I am waiting to schedule my 3rd MRI. First one had contrast, second one did not. For this 3rd MRI, it was originally ordered as a MRI with contrast. I received a call that the order has been changed to a arthogram and the place I was originally scheduled for the contrast MRI can't perform a arthogram. No biggie. I just schedule with a different hospital. My surgeon thinks I may have a articular tear, which does not show on a regular or contrast MRI. My question is, for those who have had one, was anything new discovered? Did you end up with surgery?

My last PT session was today. My surgeon does not want me to continue as he feels it is not helping. He (surgeon) is referring me for a second MRI (third total) but this time with contrast. He agrees the IME is a good idea due to high pain levels and limited ROM 16 weeks post-op. The IME is not scheduled until after Memorial Day, which is concerning due to no additional PT (yes, I have exercises at home, but it's not the same). I can't lift over 5 pounds per my CA-7, which also states no use of left shoulder. Work will not like that, nor can they accommodate. As of right now, MMI has not been stated. I believe my surgeon is waiting for the MRI with contrast and the IME report. I've stayed for a while something doesn't feel right. I guess we will see, or if it's all in my head according to PT. 🙄 I've contemplated obtaining an attorney, but the closest one is 4 hours away, and I don't think I have a case, and if I have a case, it's very had to win federal cases. 🥴