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Topic: Medical Question???
jonny63 Joined Sat 03/08/08 Posts: 5229	Wed 05/28/08 01:18 PM
Last summer some x-rays found a calcium deposit near my armpit. The surgeon said if it grew any that it would have to come out. I can't really feel it by touch but once in a while after I wake up there is a little ache. Wouldn't ya know it, now I don't have the insurance I did then. So my question is: What if that goes untreated?

yankeesnut Joined Mon 04/07/08 Posts: 415	Wed 05/28/08 01:21 PM
more than likely it will just be painful or your body will have too much calcium and that could also be a bad thing.

dragonyosh Joined Sat 09/30/06 Posts: 1081	Wed 05/28/08 01:21 PM
it would build up and make a bruise there as well give you discomfort!!!

robert1652 Joined Wed 11/14/07 Posts: 8447	Wed 05/28/08 01:22 PM
Last summer some x-rays found a calcium deposit near my armpit. The surgeon said if it grew any that it would have to come out. I can't really feel it by touch but once in a while after I wake up there is a little ache. Wouldn't ya know it, now I don't have the insurance I did then. So my question is: What if that goes untreated? on the joint normally ends as artheritus I was told once That was not armpit specifically though

SimplyElla Joined Wed 02/13/08 Posts: 7124	Wed 05/28/08 01:25 PM
Calcium deposits will not kill you, but the pain will make you wish it will. If the pain is unbearable then it’s high time that you see a doctor and ask for an effective cure. An arthroscopic surgery can be done to remove the deposits. Also oral medications can be given. Best of luck!

Winx Joined Fri 08/31/07 Posts: 39051	Wed 05/28/08 01:25 PM Edited by Winx on Wed 05/28/08 01:29 PM
Jonny, I think when it gets inflammed, it may need antibiotics. But..it may also need another course of treatment.

Cinderella75 Joined Sat 12/22/07 Posts: 10049	Wed 05/28/08 01:27 PM Edited by Cinderella75 on Wed 05/28/08 01:29 PM
See comment below..lol..

Cinderella75 Joined Sat 12/22/07 Posts: 10049	Wed 05/28/08 01:28 PM
Ok Jonny since the X-ray do u think it has grown any? The pain u are feeling would sugests that it has,or that it may be inflammed.. If "Yes" you may have to get it removed especially if it causes you some discomfort.. I am not certain that it will cause any other problems if it is left untreated, but I would say no.

debbie1980 Joined Sun 09/09/07 Posts: 20487	Wed 05/28/08 01:28 PM
Last summer some x-rays found a calcium deposit near my armpit. The surgeon said if it grew any that it would have to come out. I can't really feel it by touch but once in a while after I wake up there is a little ache. Wouldn't ya know it, now I don't have the insurance I did then. So my question is: What if that goes untreated? i know someone whos got something similar, much worse than this, theres only 15 cases in the uk. however as im aware it can turn into arthiritus so ive been told. calcium in the blood, is a totally diffrent story.

Queene123 Joined Tue 06/26/07 Posts: 17056	Wed 05/28/08 01:29 PM
i have them in my legs, and they gradually go down by there selves but it can take awhile

jonny63 Joined Sat 03/08/08 Posts: 5229	Wed 05/28/08 01:29 PM
They were concerned since it was so close to the lymth nodes (Spelling?) that it might be a cancer so they did every test there was and it all checked out fine. I kind of figured it mostly would just be uncomfortable. Sooner or later i'll get the insurance and get it taken out.

irad8you Joined Tue 09/04/07 Posts: 8261	Wed 05/28/08 01:30 PM
Anti inflammatories for now, maybe try some range of motion exercises and i agree with ella a shoulder scope to go in and clean it out.

debbie1980 Joined Sun 09/09/07 Posts: 20487	Wed 05/28/08 01:30 PM
They were concerned since it was so close to the lymth nodes (Spelling?) that it might be a cancer so they did every test there was and it all checked out fine. I kind of figured it mostly would just be uncomfortable. Sooner or later i'll get the insurance and get it taken out. is there calcium in your blood??

jonny63 Joined Sat 03/08/08 Posts: 5229	Wed 05/28/08 01:31 PM
Lots of good response. Thank you all.

irad8you Joined Tue 09/04/07 Posts: 8261	Wed 05/28/08 01:32 PM
prior shoulder injury?

SimplyElla Joined Wed 02/13/08 Posts: 7124	Wed 05/28/08 01:33 PM
well since you know that it is a simply calcium deposit you have the choice to bare through the pain and discomfort by taking pain relievers and trying not to over do activity on that area.... once the pain in unbearable however you need it to be removed no other choice really.

irad8you Joined Tue 09/04/07 Posts: 8261	Wed 05/28/08 01:34 PM
well since you know that it is a simply calcium deposit you have the choice to bare through the pain and discomfort by taking pain relievers and trying not to over do activity on that area.... once the pain in unbearable however you need it to be removed no other choice really. how much are we charging ella for the advice?

debbie1980 Joined Sun 09/09/07 Posts: 20487	Wed 05/28/08 01:34 PM
prior shoulder injury? irad if you have a chest xray for example, does a doctor review it or the radiographer? or if the radiographer picks up on something wrong, then is it passed along to a doctor??

irad8you Joined Tue 09/04/07 Posts: 8261	Wed 05/28/08 01:36 PM
prior shoulder injury? irad if you have a chest xray for example, does a doctor review it or the radiographer? or if the radiographer picks up on something wrong, then is it passed along to a doctor?? radiologists read the films debbie, its a no no to tell the patient anything as far as the xray techs go.

jonny63 Joined Sat 03/08/08 Posts: 5229	Wed 05/28/08 01:37 PM
No prior injury but if it makes any differance I have worked a paint gun for nearly 28 years with that arm. Debbie, they took blood about 10 times from me for tests I would think they would have said something if to much calcium.