Shoulder problem

sensor330 · 11th July 2006, 01:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob)

Well I have an appointment made for my MRI this week and would like to know if it is worth trying to recreate the noise before I get the MRI or is it not necessary

Rob

Oh, it's necessary all right!

diverrob · 11th July 2006, 02:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

Oh, it's necessary all right!

I have a feeling that you are not thinking of me when you say that!

sensor330 · 11th July 2006, 03:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob)

I have a feeling that you are not thinking of me when you say that!

On the contrary. It's better to be safe than sorry especially on the dive we're planning. Not a doctor but I think it would beneficial to dive before the MRI.

teomannaskali · 11th July 2006, 05:30

I seem to have a similar problem. Very light dose though. I am 26 and my shoulder joints have started to make some funny noises. Nothing serious. Like when you crack your knuckles (even when I am not diving). I think its probably due to lack of exercise. After diving they become slightly more audible (only to me). Even though I didnt do any serious dives.

What I think It might be is the cold. Or dehydration.

Teoman

diverrob · 29th June 2007, 02:38

Well I had surgery on the shoulder on Monday and now I have to heal before I will know if it did the trick. The surgeon said that he did not have to do as much work as he has predicted so I am hoping for the best

Rob

Nemo1957 · 29th June 2007, 09:58

Rob,

Good luck with your recovery. I have some shoulder problems too, did everything all the western docotrs could think of with limited results. Mu solution was accupuncture and after 5 weeks of one treatment per week my shoulder is good as new. I go in for tune ups occasionally if I over work the shoulder but I am now a believer. If you have any residual trouble after you heal I would look into.

Nemo

diverrob · 29th June 2007, 16:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nemo1957)

Rob,

Good luck with your recovery. I have some shoulder problems too, did everything all the western docotrs could think of with limited results. Mu solution was accupuncture and after 5 weeks of one treatment per week my shoulder is good as new. I go in for tune ups occasionally if I over work the shoulder but I am now a believer. If you have any residual trouble after you heal I would look into.

Nemo

Thanks for the advice, I will look into it if things don't go the way I hope.

Rob

apitkin · 29th June 2007, 17:49

This is not that uncommon. I don't know if I've ever seen it in any of the books, but it is definitely not DCI.

The noise when you 'crack' a joint (e.g. your knuckles) is probably due to cavitation within the synovial fluid. It seems logical that if the synovium has more gas dissolved in it than usual (such as after a dive), cavitation will occur more readily.

What is well known is that bubbles in synovial fluid do not cause any harm. Why it should happen more readily in your injured shoulder I'm not sure.

Don't worry about it. Enjoy your diving and try to stay away from doctors.

Andy

diverrob · 18th September 2007, 23:51

A quick update............

It has been about 3 months since surgery and I am now back to diving. I was cleared today to resume full diving duties at work and have been recreational diving for a month or so. The creepy noise is still there post dives for 4-6 hours with no pain. The surgeon can't completely explain it and neither can our "diving doctors". Life will go on and I will gradually work back up to doing deep dives in the near future.

Rob

zoo_diver · 19th September 2007, 00:11

Even with a few squeeks and creeks, its good to hear you are doing okay. Safe diving!

11th July 2006, 01:19	#11 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 564	Re: Shoulder problem Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob) Well I have an appointment made for my MRI this week and would like to know if it is worth trying to recreate the noise before I get the MRI or is it not necessary Rob Oh, it's necessary all right!
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11th July 2006, 02:35	#12 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 329	Re: Shoulder problem Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) Oh, it's necessary all right! I have a feeling that you are not thinking of me when you say that!
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11th July 2006, 03:04	#13 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 564	Re: Shoulder problem Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob) I have a feeling that you are not thinking of me when you say that! On the contrary. It's better to be safe than sorry especially on the dive we're planning. Not a doctor but I think it would beneficial to dive before the MRI.
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11th July 2006, 05:30	#14 (permalink)
teomannaskali Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Istanbul TR Posts: 350	Re: Shoulder problem I seem to have a similar problem. Very light dose though. I am 26 and my shoulder joints have started to make some funny noises. Nothing serious. Like when you crack your knuckles (even when I am not diving). I think its probably due to lack of exercise. After diving they become slightly more audible (only to me). Even though I didnt do any serious dives. What I think It might be is the cold. Or dehydration. Teoman
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29th June 2007, 02:38	#15 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 329	Re: Shoulder problem Well I had surgery on the shoulder on Monday and now I have to heal before I will know if it did the trick. The surgeon said that he did not have to do as much work as he has predicted so I am hoping for the best Rob
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29th June 2007, 09:58	#16 (permalink)
Nemo1957 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 78	Re: Shoulder problem Rob, Good luck with your recovery. I have some shoulder problems too, did everything all the western docotrs could think of with limited results. Mu solution was accupuncture and after 5 weeks of one treatment per week my shoulder is good as new. I go in for tune ups occasionally if I over work the shoulder but I am now a believer. If you have any residual trouble after you heal I would look into. Nemo
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29th June 2007, 16:46	#17 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 329	Re: Shoulder problem Quote: (Originally Posted by Nemo1957) Rob, Good luck with your recovery. I have some shoulder problems too, did everything all the western docotrs could think of with limited results. Mu solution was accupuncture and after 5 weeks of one treatment per week my shoulder is good as new. I go in for tune ups occasionally if I over work the shoulder but I am now a believer. If you have any residual trouble after you heal I would look into. Nemo Thanks for the advice, I will look into it if things don't go the way I hope. Rob
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29th June 2007, 17:49	#18 (permalink)
apitkin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land Posts: 100	Re: Shoulder problem This is not that uncommon. I don't know if I've ever seen it in any of the books, but it is definitely not DCI. The noise when you 'crack' a joint (e.g. your knuckles) is probably due to cavitation within the synovial fluid. It seems logical that if the synovium has more gas dissolved in it than usual (such as after a dive), cavitation will occur more readily. What is well known is that bubbles in synovial fluid do not cause any harm. Why it should happen more readily in your injured shoulder I'm not sure. Don't worry about it. Enjoy your diving and try to stay away from doctors. Andy
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18th September 2007, 23:51	#19 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 329	Re: Shoulder problem A quick update............ It has been about 3 months since surgery and I am now back to diving. I was cleared today to resume full diving duties at work and have been recreational diving for a month or so. The creepy noise is still there post dives for 4-6 hours with no pain. The surgeon can't completely explain it and neither can our "diving doctors". Life will go on and I will gradually work back up to doing deep dives in the near future. Rob
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19th September 2007, 00:11	#20 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 269	Re: Shoulder problem Even with a few squeeks and creeks, its good to hear you are doing okay. Safe diving!
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