polly929 wrote: Yes, orthopedic surgeons. Go see one. He/She will refer you to the appropriate PT or MRI if needed. MRIs use magnets not radiation, there should be no issue with exposing that area. Yes they cost a lot of money, if you're shoulder becomes useless it may be necessary, but that is up to a doctor to decide. I will never understand why if you have a health problem you would discuss it on a discussions side of a decorating forum and get other people's opinions or experiences rather than see a specialist. Wow. That's a pretty curt and judgemental response but that's just my opinion. Because what I glean from that response is that anyone that would ask about a medical issue on a forum is an idiot. Seems to be par for the course around here much too much, again...just my opinion and one of the reasons I lurk more than post. I will say that the overwhelming majority of posts here are polite and friendly - I enjoy reading those. People frequent forums because they like to ask questions, read about the experiences of others, share their experiences, get helpful information, and, sometimes, just have a simple conversation on the discussions or off topic section of a decorating, car, garden, or whatever forum. ~Back on topic~ To answer Oakley's OP, I do have experience with mild to severe pain in every joint in my body but no distinct problems with my shoulders. I just live with it. Sometimes, I have really bad days but can still function. It started happening around 10 years ago and got to the point a few years later where I had to take one stair at a time (still happens from time to time). I don't go to the Doctor for every little thing but decided to go to an Orthopedic Surgeon and get the whole work-up. Diagnosis: Age - exactly what I thought Treatment: Joint specific exercises and OTC pain relief. I just ordered this supplement from Dr. Mercola. He's a proponent of natural health as well as a Physician, Surgeon, and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He's a frequent guest on Dr. Oz's show and always interesting. Anyway, read about it, might be worth a try. Dr. Mercola on Dr. Oz Astaxanthin on Mercola.com Hope your shoulder feels better, Oakley.

aliris - i actually did talk to someone at AJ Madison and they said they would have to order it. That would mean mid August and then whatever time to ship to me. Quality bath or home and stone both would also order it, but I am trying to find it in stock somewhere. I just want to make sure it would be someone reputable in case I have another issue...I'm a little nervous now. The damaged sinks were quite different. The first one was cracked on the bottom...it actually looked like a forging or manufactring defect. The second one came with a hairline crack along the rim and going down the corner on the inside. I actually talked to DH last night and asked if we should consider a SS sink instead ( but remember my granite has been cut for this sink) but we both agreed that we really like the looks of this one...cracks and all! Soooo I think we are going to continue our search. We leave for vacation next week and I think I'm going to try to focus on that and maybe the time and distance wil give me some fresh perspective. I realize that I won't be able to have one delivered before we go, and it looks like I won't be able to find one locally, so we'll just have to finish things when we get back. And I did mix up a batch of Sangria last night...it's like 1000 degrees here so who wants to cook in a kitchen anyway!! :-)

Nope - I (the OP of the other thread) got a "Gentle Reminder" email from GW, telling me that it's against policy to post other sites. Well, I didn't ... but that's what the thread was about. So - had my hand gently slapped, and the thread disappeared. You won't catch ME doing that again! :-)

Rnmom, He might have to be a pallbearer but you're right, it's mostly just reach out to hug someone. Many men are funny about clothes. Once at a men's store, I was one of 3-4 female companions waiting outside the fitting rooms for our guys. Each guy came out, the female asked "so, how does it fit?" and each guy replied "I don't know." Then looked down sheepishly at whatever they were wearing. It was funny because it happened with every single guy. Well, dears, those of us not wearing the clothes may have an opinion about how they look but only you can tell how they feel.