Dislocated Shoulder Cause Arthritis? Posted: 11-11-07 16:39pm
I am 22 years old and I get a cold ache in
my left shoulder. Could it be arthritis?
About three years ago I did something
stupid that I think dislocated my
shoulder. Me and some friends were fishing
at a creek. My friends started to skip
rocks, so I thought it would be funny to
try to skip a very large (probably 30lb)
rock. Anyways, I held it with both hands
and spun around in circles a few times.
When I let go I popped my left shoulder.
It was very painful. I thought I
dislocated it so I tried to squeeze it
back in. Anyways, I couldn't tell if it
went back into the socket because I didn't
feel another pop. It didn't hurt as much
later that day, and I could still move it.
Ever since then, when I move my left arm
in a circular motion, I kind of hear a
grinding sound. My right arm does it a
little bit too, but not nearly as much as
the left. Does that sound like I
dislocated or partially dislocated my
shoulder? Can that cause aches later in
life? Should I do anything about it?
Thanks!
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lonestarguy
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Posted: 11-11-07 17:29pm
I sure would get it checked by a doctor
and get an x-ray to be sure. It does sound
like you might have at least partially
dislocated it. I dislocated mine when I
was about 14 when a horse bucked me off
onto a fence. I had the shoulder reset,
but it never healed correctly and now I
have a slight bump on my right shoulder. I
also have arthritis in the joint and
cannot lift my arm higher than shoulder
height.
So, go ahead and get it treated as soon as
you can to avoid any complications.
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mhizz
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 2
Thanks Posted: 11-12-07 23:44pm
I think I will get it checked. The only
problem is I don't have health insurance
yet. I'm getting it in January through
work. Thanks for your response!
