Calcific tendonitis. Anyone else suffering?

[Tim63]

Just recently had the above diagnosis in my shoulder rotator cuff. The pain has been steadily increasing over the years until I could no longer ignore it. Now on painkillers and anti inflammatory pills (which make me nauseous!).

Anyone else suffer or suffered from this? I'd be keen to know of any successful results, the pain is now pretty constant and really depressing. Tia. Tim

[ed335d]

Watcha Tim

I suffered a great deal with shoulder pain through most of 2016 and ended up having a subacromial decompression on both sides last year. Basically shaving off bone to stop it pressing on squishy bits.

Prior to surgery, we'd tried steroid shots and physiotherapy, but this made no difference at all and I was Naproxen for most of the time (although one dose did seem to last me several days). Problem is, all of this took a good six months when surgery was the only thing that was going to work for me.

I ended up having keyhole in July and September (which looks a bit more invasive than what you'll need), with virtually no pain and really quick recuperation.

I know my problem was different and we all react to treatment differently, but I would say just get it sorted and if surgery's an option from the outset, get it done (IMO!).

Hope it all works out for you.

Ed

[Foxy100]

Watcha Tim

I suffered a great deal with shoulder pain through most of 2016 and ended up having a subacromial decompression on both sides last year. Basically shaving off bone to stop it pressing on squishy bits.

Prior to surgery, we'd tried steroid shots and physiotherapy, but this made no difference at all and I was Naproxen for most of the time (although one dose did seem to last me several days). Problem is, all of this took a good six months when surgery was the only thing that was going to work for me.

I ended up having keyhole in July and September (which looks a bit more invasive than what you'll need), with virtually no pain and really quick recuperation.

I know my problem was different and we all react to treatment differently, but I would say just get it sorted and if surgery's an option from the outset, get it done (IMO!).

Hope it all works out for you.

Ed

I did wonder why for a while you no longer looked like you own your own gym. I hope all's better again? Can you drive to a pub again cos we haven't done that for a while!

[ed335d]

I did wonder why for a while you no longer looked like you own your own gym. I hope all's better again? Can you drive to a pub again cos we haven't done that for a while!

All's better (i just wished I'd pushed for surgery earlier rather than putting up with the discomfort for so long).

Definitely up for a spin out to the country - as long as some hairdresser doesn't box me in in the car park again.

[Foxy100]

All's better (i just wished I'd pushed for surgery earlier rather than putting up with the discomfort for so long).

Definitely up for a spin out to the country - as long as some hairdresser doesn't box me in in the car park again.

Bloody S2000 drivers eh? My car might be faster than yours by then.

[ed335d]

Bloody S2000 drivers eh? My car might be faster than yours by then.

Why, are you buying something else?

[Nytol]

The things linked bellow have all been pivotal in reducing my shoulder pain, to the point where I can now bench press 200kg (yes kg) again, after not being able to bench press 60kg without pain.

But it depends on how much effort a person is willing to put in, or if they want a quick/passive fix.

https://store.kabukistrength.net/products/shoulderok

https://www.myprotein.com/sports-nut...ation=10530259

2 in the morning, 2 in the evening

https://www.rogueeurope.eu/donnie-th...hoCDyUQAvD_BwE

I know a great deal of people who have had shoulder surgery, and none of them have been totally satisfied, some feel the problem is worse after the surgery, so be sure to do the research and not assume 'they know what they are doing so it will be fine' this is often not the case.

Best of luck

[Foxy100]

Why, are you buying something else?

Nope, on a diet!

[Nigel306]

Watcha Tim

I suffered a great deal with shoulder pain through most of 2016 and ended up having a subacromial decompression on both sides last year. Basically shaving off bone to stop it pressing on squishy bits.

Prior to surgery, we'd tried steroid shots and physiotherapy, but this made no difference at all and I was Naproxen for most of the time (although one dose did seem to last me several days). Problem is, all of this took a good six months when surgery was the only thing that was going to work for me.

I ended up having keyhole in July and September (which looks a bit more invasive than what you'll need), with virtually no pain and really quick recuperation.

I know my problem was different and we all react to treatment differently, but I would say just get it sorted and if surgery's an option from the outset, get it done (IMO!).

Hope it all works out for you.

Ed

Exactly the same for me.
Mine started June 2015 and began with anti inflammatory tablets (useless), physiotherapy (useless), 2 cortisone injections (useless) all in the space of 12 months, I then had a MRI which shows I needed keyhole surgery to shave off the piece of bone pressing into my tendon.
I had the op January 2017, 6 weeks of work and over the months got better and better, only get the odd ache now and again, nothing like the constant stabbing pain previously wheneveri moved my arm.
Good luck

[David_D]

Can't offer any additional tips but I do hope you get some relief soon. I've had (thankfully) very brief episodes of rotator cuff pain (of unknown origin) and it really is excruciating.

Just recently had the above diagnosis in my shoulder rotator cuff. The pain has been steadily increasing over the years until I could no longer ignore it. Now on painkillers and anti inflammatory pills (which make me nauseous!).

Anyone else suffer or suffered from this? I'd be keen to know of any successful results, the pain is now pretty constant and really depressing. Tia. Tim

[Omegamanic]

I had barbotage for mine. It improved, but still isn’t quite right. Ultrasound might help. Keyhole is probably the best option, and I’m currently considering it.

[craig1912]

Similiar to others- had over 12 months of physio, cortisone injections exercises etc.
Eventually insisted on a MRI scan which showed the issues and then key hole surgery. Have the odd twinge now but generally much much better.
My specialist was a little too conservative in the initial treatment

[Omegamanic]

The things linked bellow have all been pivotal in reducing my shoulder pain, to the point where I can now bench press 200kg (yes kg) again, after not being able to bench press 60kg without pain.

But it depends on how much effort a person is willing to put in, or if they want a quick/passive fix.

https://store.kabukistrength.net/products/shoulderok

https://www.myprotein.com/sports-nut...ation=10530259

2 in the morning, 2 in the evening

https://www.rogueeurope.eu/donnie-th...hoCDyUQAvD_BwE

I know a great deal of people who have had shoulder surgery, and none of them have been totally satisfied, some feel the problem is worse after the surgery, so be sure to do the research and not assume 'they know what they are doing so it will be fine' this is often not the case.

Best of luck

Good to know. I've struggled with bench far too much over the last few years, to the extent that the weights have dropped significantly. :(

[Tim63]

Exactly the same for me.
Mine started June 2015 and began with anti inflammatory tablets (useless), physiotherapy (useless), 2 cortisone injections (useless) all in the space of 12 months, I then had a MRI which shows I needed keyhole surgery to shave off the piece of bone pressing into my tendon.
I had the op January 2017, 6 weeks of work and over the months got better and better, only get the odd ache now and again, nothing like the constant stabbing pain previously wheneveri moved my arm.
Good luck

Thanks Nigel et al. I think the NHS go through all the cheapest options first in the hope that that hit on the right result, before involving a specialist. The months of physio never felt like they were doing any good. Tried acupuncture...and again only felt improved after vigorous massage - the pins did nothing (unsurprising if the tendons were the issue). Chiropractor really seems to know what is going on, and at least I will go in armed with some specialist knowledge to prevent being fobbed off again....hey ho.