When a build-up of calcium in the shoulder became too painful to bear, Camellia Podmore was advised to undergo surgery, despite having a severe phobia of needles.
Camellia explains: “I went back and forth to the GP due to really bad pain in my shoulder, which had been going on for ages. I was passed from pillar to post as they didn’t know what was wrong. I have a young family and it became painful to pick up my children. I was in agony.
“I was eventually diagnosed with calcific build up. From the moment they told me what was wrong, I was so grateful to have some clarification.”
After an x-ray, Camellia was referred to The Horder Centre to have an MRI, followed by a consultation with surgeon Mr Jamie Buchanan. She was soon scheduled for keyhole surgery to remove the calcium build up in her shoulder, also known as calcific tendonitis.
“I have a really bad needle phobia,” adds Camellia. “The staff were fantastic and really looked after me from the moment I arrived for surgery. They did everything possible to make me feel at ease and accommodate my needs.
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“After surgery I was given lunch and spoke to the physiotherapists. They went through the exercises and gave me a print out so I could do them at home. I was also given a number to call if there were any problems, or if I had any further questions.
“I have been left with three little crosses from the keyhole surgery but you can hardly see them. It has healed so well and I am really impressed.”
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“I have taken six weeks off work and have attended several physiotherapy sessions, which have really helped the recovery progress. The first session was two weeks after the operation when I couldn’t move my arm much. During the session, the physiotherapist manipulated my joint and by the end I could lift my arm towards my head. My second physiotherapy session was in the gym involving the exercise ball and different movements to the arm.
"It has been fantastic. I only have two more weeks off work and if I carry on with the exercises it will continue to make a huge difference."
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