Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Dr.'s Orders

History:  About 2 years ago I injured my shoulder while being pulled behind a wave runner on a tube at lake Koocanusa, in Montana.  It's bothered me ever since.  About 6 weeks ago Ben injured his elbow playing basketball.  Today we visited the doctor.  Diagnoses:   I have a calcium deposit growing in my shoulder, and Ben tore a tendon in his elbow.  Treatment:   Cortisone injection.  (Ben just about passed out during his procedure.) Prognosis:  Should have full range of motion without pain in about 72 hours in my shoulder.  Hoping that Ben's tear will heal itself over time.   Doctors orders:  get a bottle of Ibuprofen, two ice packs, and snuggle up to a good movie.  So that's what we did.



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