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Shoulder Pain.

A myRAteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Elizabethton, TN

How can you convince your doctor to help you get a breast reduction because of the pain in both of my shoulders which stay in constant pain?

May 18, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

my breast reduction was the most painful surgery with the hardest recovery i have ever had. and i would do it again in a heartbeat! i'm not sure what your medical system is like, but i think you just have to tell your doctor you want a referral to a surgeon.

May 18, 2024
A myRAteam Member

No to the opinion and yes it is bilateral.
I will tell you the size of my breasts --- I wear a 54 g cup.
It feels like I am carrying a gallon of liquid on each shoulder.

May 18, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Doris9, I hope they give you the referral. There should be no reason for you to stay in pain because of your breasts. Especially with your RA.
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May 19, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Hello my warriors, that's sounds that you need to change Dr.s, but yes ask him/her to give you the name of a good surgeon. Don't get inteamadated stick to your guns. It well help your shoulders especially if you have Rummutoid Arthritis. The inflammation is probably bad. Sorry your hurting 😞 I will pray for you.
GOD BLESS YOU

May 18, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Do you have an opinion from a doctor that states breast size is causal for shoulder discomfort, and is it bilateral?

May 18, 2024

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