Posted by Disaster on September 10, 2002 at 15:54:44:
In Reply to: bert's shoulder posted by jeannie on September 10, 2002 at 13:57:55:
: wanted to ask you guys if you know anything about, have any thoughts on, and of course, to pray for bert's shoulder. after seeing the doc yesterday for what we thought was bursitis, the doc gave him a cortizone shot, some vioxx, and recommended physical therapy 3 times a week for 4 weeks. he said it was "normal arthritis for a man his age" (sheesh! does that mean that the majority of people over 40 have or will get arthritis?) anyway, the bottom line is that if the above doesn't work, the doc recommends "rotator cup surgery". i can only speak for myself when i say i'm opposed to surgery unless it's a last resort after all other options have been exhausted.
We will pray for Bert. Of course you could always come by some Sunday and get prayed for in person. Naaaah...
More advise:
Dr. G. Stanford Pierce
Pierce Clinic
727-528-8700
St. Petersburg, FL
I know about shoulder pain. 9 years ago I was taking 4 ibuprofen every 3-4 hours for severe shoulder pain, neck pain, and numbness in my right arm. Shelly Moye referred me to Dr. Pierce. He fixed me without surgery. Nice Christian man too.