MRI tomorrow

[figmo]

They're doing an MRI of my left shoulder and my neck tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully they'll figure out why I hurt like all getout.

The rheumatologist, meanwhile, says to rest and wear the sling; the "paradoc" (nurse practicioner) in osteopathy says I shouldn't wear the sling and should resume normal activity. Normal activity puts me into pain so bad I'm in tears. Grrrf.

Comments

[delennara.livejournal.com]

While it hurts so badly, there is no use to try normal activity, I would say. Of course, you shouldn't move it so few for a long time taht all muscles vanish and joints get stiff, but just leaning over, and shaking out the arm losely from the shoulder about 3 times a day does teh job. Don't strain if it hurts!

[firecat]

Of course don't do normal activity if the pain is that bad!

But you might try taking off the sling a few times a day and moving it very slowly and gently.