I have a torn shoulder ligament which I have had extreme pain for several months. After trying Arnica, cold compresses, tens unit aroma therapy and a cortisone shot over 2 weeks ago, which helped a little, but the pain has returned with a vengeance. Hurts so much, I have to drive with my left hand. Can t get appt til next wed and I can t keep my sanity until then and going to a clinic and waiting around to be seen would be intolerable. I have no allergies and have taken pain medication before, no side affects. What are my options?
Hello there, I have read your problem carefully, As you have mentioned torn shoulder ligament, but on what basis you have mentioned this, if its MRI, than which particular ligament is injured? And how did this injury happen to you? And if it's you guess that you have injured your ligament, then this could be a wrong guess. As other than ligament in shoulder joint there is possibility of labrum tear. You have mentioned Chat Doctor. The best option available here for you is visiting a Physio/Orthopedic get the proper assessment done (if not done earlier)and get start with physiotherapy treatment as you have mentioned TENS, Steroid injection, but they are not effective on long term. So US therapy, Laser therapy could help you in healing process. Taking painkillers dose will damage your kidney, so wear a shoulder race until you visit your doctor, give yourself some rest. Thanks and regards