Acromion!!

[KatGirl2012]

need some help I am having pain all in the upper left side .It is from just beside the spine all the way over to my side.In the front to.I have had 2 ekg's done they where normal I have had blood and urine test done all normal.The Dr. told me he thought it was my Rotator Cuff I had an MRI done and will find out the results this coming week.The pain has gotten worse recently I can't even stand to lay on my back any more where as before it was just my left side I couldn't lay on.The pain in the front is right below where my neck ends on the left side.I have pain in my neck and arm also sometimes the pain is so bad I don't want to use my left arm.There is a lot of popping in my chest and shoulder and it feels like there is something rubbing together.There is burning in my upper back and chest and shoulder.Someone please help I feel like I am going to lose my mind.I have had these pains for 6 years and it is driving me crazy!!I use to carry 50lbs. of Dog Food on my left side and other weights of things on my left side I prefer to carry things on my left side.I use to haul hay and just work through the pain.But it is driving me nuts now it hurts whenever I pick up anything and I love to pick up my nephews and neices.Any Ideas?
I got the resullts back from my mri it isn't my Rotator cuff it has something to do with acromion having a hook or something on the end and it catching on a muscle.If that is the case where would you feel pain?

[KatGirl2012]

These are the findings of my left shoulder mri what can you tell me about a type 2 or 3 Ac
MRI left shoulder without contrast 10/30/2012

INDICATION: Impingement syndrome. Pain.

TECHNICAL FACTORS: T1 and fat-saturated T2 axial sequences, fat-saturated T2 sagittal sequences,
and fat-saturated proton-density axial sequences through the shoulder were obtained.

FINDINGS: There is mild rotator cuff tendinopathy seen without evidence for tear. Long head of the
biceps tendon is normal in position and intact. No labral tear is seen. Glenohumeral ligaments
appear intact. No abnormal bursal or joint fluid. AC joint is intact. Type II-III acromium is
noted.

IMPRESSION: Mild cuff tendinopathy without tear. Type II-III acromium.

[KatGirl2012]

These are the findings of my left shoulder mri what can you tell me about a type 2 or 3 Ac
MRI left shoulder without contrast 10/30/2012

INDICATION: Impingement syndrome. Pain.

TECHNICAL FACTORS: T1 and fat-saturated T2 axial sequences, fat-saturated T2 sagittal sequences,
and fat-saturated proton-density axial sequences through the shoulder were obtained.

FINDINGS: There is mild rotator cuff tendinopathy seen without evidence for tear. Long head of the
biceps tendon is normal in position and intact. No labral tear is seen. Glenohumeral ligaments
appear intact. No abnormal bursal or joint fluid. AC joint is intact. Type II-III acromium is
noted.

IMPRESSION: Mild cuff tendinopathy without tear. Type II-III acromium.

[KatGirl2012]

Check out my profile picture and the other pictures I posted of my Rotator Cuff if you have time and see if you see anything. Thanks for all your help.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your symptoms. With cardiac causes ruled out, possibilities that may need to be considered include postural issues, neuro-muscular causes such as muscle sprain, nerve impingement, injuries to muscles/ ligaments etc inflammations, fractures/ dislocations, referred pain from other regions, micronutrient deficiencies etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!