Pain and Time Killers
Yet again I had to go see the doctor. I have been having this pain in my left shoulder since I woke up 2 days ago and it was really killing me. So, after finishing off the Tylenol #3 that I had, I decided to call the doctor. I was at a lose as to what the problem could be. After the doctor sent me off to fill a prescription for Ultracet and an x-ray it turns out I have something called bursitis.
Bursitis is inflammation or irritation of a bursa. Bursae (the pleural of bursa) are small sacs located between moving structures such as bones, muscles, skin and tendons. The bursa acts as a cushion to allow smooth gliding between these structures.
Since both tendons and bursae are located near joints, inflammation in these soft tissues will often be perceived by patients as joint pain and mistaken for arthritis. Symptoms of bursitis and tendonitis are similar: pain and stiffness aggravated by movement. Pain may be prominent at night or after use. Almost any tendon or bursa in the body can be affected, but those located around a joint are affected most often. Tendonitis and bursitis are usually temporary conditions, but may become recurrent or chronic problems. Unlike arthritis, they do not cause deformity, but can cause significant pain and restrain motion.I have been in quite a bit of pain for the last two days, but luckily my doctor has given me some medication to get me through the next few days.
In the morning though I will be taking the kids to 6 Flags, I only hope that I can be useful and enjoy the day. I don't know who's idea it was to have a government picnic on September 11th. I imagine they had good thoughts in mind when they chose the date, but they should have given it a little more thought in my opinion.
I have to get up early in the morning, so I should really get to bed. I don't really have a lot to say anyway, the pills have made me very loopy. I wonder what tomorrow will bring? Less pain I hope.