About two weeks ago (estimating), I started having frequent pain in my right shoulder. I've been taking occasional doses of ibuprofen (no more than 400mg at the advised intervals) and heating a Bed Buddy to place over my shoulder.
Popping my shoulder eases the pain somewhat, but doesn't eliminate it. I feel like I need to pop my shoulder far more frequently than usual and sometimes I'm unable to do so.
The shoulder pain is troublesome, but what concerns me more is the pain in my right index finger. Specifically, it hurts when I curl my finger. The pain is strongest at the knuckle closest to the fingertip. The level of pain varies, often worst in the mornings, but it has motivated me to spend less time on the computer and even less time gaming on the PC.
I have no medical insurance and live in the US, so it would be prohibitively expensive to see a doctor. I also would not want to visit a doctor, have the condition listed on my medical record, and then be denied coverage in the future because my issue was listed as an existing condition.
Please pray that I can find an inexpensive and effective solution to this problem. I certainly wouldn't mind (and most definitely don't discount the possibility of) miraculous healing, either, but I'll be taking what steps I can to reduce and eliminate the pain.
Please also pray that I'll be able to continue my work in the Christian gaming community while I heal. If I have to put my finger in a splint or stop using the computer for a few weeks, I'm not sure how I'd manage the CGA and Tribe of Judah.
Popping my shoulder eases the pain somewhat, but doesn't eliminate it. I feel like I need to pop my shoulder far more frequently than usual and sometimes I'm unable to do so.
The shoulder pain is troublesome, but what concerns me more is the pain in my right index finger. Specifically, it hurts when I curl my finger. The pain is strongest at the knuckle closest to the fingertip. The level of pain varies, often worst in the mornings, but it has motivated me to spend less time on the computer and even less time gaming on the PC.
I have no medical insurance and live in the US, so it would be prohibitively expensive to see a doctor. I also would not want to visit a doctor, have the condition listed on my medical record, and then be denied coverage in the future because my issue was listed as an existing condition.
Please pray that I can find an inexpensive and effective solution to this problem. I certainly wouldn't mind (and most definitely don't discount the possibility of) miraculous healing, either, but I'll be taking what steps I can to reduce and eliminate the pain.
Please also pray that I'll be able to continue my work in the Christian gaming community while I heal. If I have to put my finger in a splint or stop using the computer for a few weeks, I'm not sure how I'd manage the CGA and Tribe of Judah.
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