Another Shoulder Dilemma Thread

[Wahine]

Wahine - I really appreciate your comments. I think that I am going to try to get the tendonitis under control (there is also some bursitis, apparently) and see where things go from there. As you so aptly pointed out, I may be able to salvage my season this way, and see what happens later this year. Any idea what a cortisone treatment might do (also suggested by doc and PTs)?

Cortisone is a very powerful anti-inflammatory. It has side effects that are significant if not used appropriately and you will hear horror stories. But, and this is a big but, it will get the inflammation down which is the first step in the right direction, if not overused and performed correctly the side effects are minimal. If it was me, I'd do it.

[Crankin]

Cathy, I am sorry to hear about your shoulder. Can't say I have any experience with that part of the body, but I would try the PT rehab route and see if you can salvage part of next season. Sometimes, as others have said, these decisions are made for you, by your body. It su*ks, especailly when you have racing goals. My friends don't even understand why I was upset about not making my 3 000 mile goal last fall and that is just a personal goal, not racing.
Try to avoid surgery...

Robyn