Shoulder pain from calcific tendonitis

[Just concerned]

Has anyone developed a calcific tendonitis in the shoulder?  If so, what have you been able to find that helps with the pain?  Has anyone had surgery or ultrasound for it and what were the results?  I have been having so much pain with this and have not been able to find any treatment for it.  I am scared to have the surgery as I hear it may not change things and I may just have to live with this pain as it is now chronic.  Any advice??

[Tanushka17]

Hi there... I know this is an old post from approximately four years ago, but i too had a problem with calcific tendonitis after a car accident.  The accident was in Oct 2011 and I just had surgery in Dec 2014.  It has helped but I don't think I will ever be 100% what I was prior to accident.  I was curious if you had a lawyer after your accident and how that panned out. I am still trying to get my claim resolved after another car came into my lane and hit me head-on.  The at fault insurance company is claiming that the calcific tendonitis could not have been caused by the accident, which I do not believe as I had no symptoms prior to the accident. Just wondering if you had any information to provide in regards to that. On another note, I hope you and your son are doing better.  

[shazzo66]

Ive had real bad pain in my right shoulder for the past 8 weeks , and recently had a month of work on the sick because of the pain . I have been for a ultrasound scan this morning and was told that I have quite abit of inflammation and swelling and also calcium deposits but he also said the problem was that it was near a particular part which I really didn't hear what he said ... I asked the radiologist what would happen next ,he sais once the results go back to my doctor , the doctor will most likely refer me to a orthopaedic surgeon .. I had a injection 4 weeks ago but it did nothing atall for the pain ...Does anyone no what the orthopaedic surgeon may suggest ..in the way of treatment ...

[shellbug73]

I had surgery Oct. 17th and am still having quite strong pain moving my arm / shoulder around.  I had bursitis, calcific tendonitis, and some bone removed (distal clavical excision).  I figured that the pain would be minimal by now.  What are your time frames of where you aren't having to take prescription pain medicine any longer?  

[Babyharry5]

Hi
I was diagnosed in aug2012 after suffering unbelievable pain in my left shoulder which increased gradually over 5-6years. Could not lift it in any way. Couldn't sleep ever. Was a walking wreck, received steroid injection aug 2012 & this gave me instant relief which enabled me to enjoy my holiday. Pain returned with a vengeance in oct 2012 & after numerous x rays & an MRI my surgeon agreed to operate due to the size of the calcium deposit. I was in so much pain I agreed. It took a good 6 months to start healing, but healing pain I can cope with. After 12 months it was and has still been perfect. However now my right shoulder is starting to play up.
A separate medical issue revealed I have a very low blood calcium count and my doctor said the body counteracts that by pulling calcium from your bones to use, hence calcium deposits.
I am now on calcium supplements but wish this had been mentioned & checked when I had my first operation. For me the op worked wonders & if I have to go through it again on my right shoulder, I won't hesitate. I'm 44 yr old female

[tracyloo]

great to hear can you tell me what it was like after surgery?  i.e how long before feeling good etc please

[tracyloo]

I have been diagnosed with calcific tendonitis and tendon impingement.  It is incredibly painful.  I had the needling procedure approx. a year ago and it was fantastic...I could still feel a catch but it was totally manageable for around 5 months.  Went back yesterday after being in pain for the last few months and had needling again and cortisone but the doctor says I will almost certainly need surgery (done keyhole).  Does anyone have any good news re the surgery?  I suppose if you have your problem solved you are unlikely to come back to the forum but am hoping to hear some positive surgery stories??