[Otter63]

I have had a painful shoulder for maybe six months now. I kept thinking it would go away but it's getting slowly worse.

I really don't want to go to the doc, but maybe I should. What are some of the things that can make a shoulder hurt?

[kaliope]

I understand that you are ignoring your pain for sometime now hoping it will get better because you are probably anxious about going to the doctor, but since it has only gotten worse, you should probably break down and see the doctor before it becomes more serious. I don't know what would cause shoulder pain. I typically go to my chiropractor for things like that cause he knows bones and muscles and I am terrified of doctors. I have a lot of pain in my shoulders because I keep them so uptight due to my anxiety so they are constantly tense. that's why my chiro can fix it. but it would depend on what type and where your pain is. mine would refer me out if it were structural. take care.

[Otter63]

Thanks Kaliope,

I know I need to go. I'm not sure really why I'm avoiding going. I don't usually feel anxious about going to the doctor. I'm still depressed I guess because I'm avoiding much of what I don't absolutely have to do.

I think I just figured it out as I was typing. Ugh, the reason I'm avoiding the doc is because my pdoc told me I should get tested for diabetes. So if I see my doc I need to have him order that.

I'm scared to death that I might have it! I can't get a grip on my eating, and if I have diabetes I will get lectured from all sides. I'll have horrible repercussions from the disease and instead of sympathy I will get blamed. Crap!