-=> Quoting Kathleen Weber to Wayne Young <=-
 WY> Yes, but not just "stiffness", it is constantly sore 24 hours a day,
 WY> althought the sore is bearable. The sore is most severe on the
 WY> left shoulder when moving the left hand to touch the right shoulder.
 
 WY>  RG> Too much activity or stress can also cause problems.  An
 WY>  RG> examination by a doctor would identify if that is really your p
 
 WY> I talked to the doctor sometime ago, but he didn't show any concern.
 WY> Perhaps a second opinion is in order?
 KW> I had problems with my right hip like what you are describing. After 
 KW> trying to exercise it away, then trying inactivity and varying hot and
 KW> cold packs to the hip, I was diagnosed with Burrsitis.  I ended up 
 KW> getting physical therapy and electrical stimulation at the end of each
 KW> session for a period of 2 months. While there was some residual 
 KW> discomfort after therapy and some when I over exercise - I did find
 KW> the  therapy helped. If the problem is persistant (which is what it
 KW> sounds  like) then consider seeing an orthopedist to be sure no
 KW> physical damage  has occured to the joint.
Thanks, Kathleen!
So did you get your therapy from your Orthopedist?
I wonder why my MD treated it so casually?
I didn't "squeak" enough?  :)
Regards,
Wayne
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