Play nice boys. Thanks for all the feedback.
Every- I didn't even see an MD at the ER. She was a PA. She said to follow up with my Primary ASAP. I already have an appointment with a Pain Management group in couple weeks for the issues I'm having with my neck (worn discs, pinching nerve).
Interestingly, with all the sh!t they've pumped into me, my neck feels great! Normally, when I'm doing my range of motion exercises, I hit my limit and there is obvious discomfort. Now I hit my spot and it feels fine. I'm not sure if it's a good Idea to to push it right now, though. The steroid injection was general not topical, they injected into my arm (that one burns!). That must be why my neck is better.
Von- I'm not a hypochondriac. I'm not viewing this as catastrophe, although possibly missing next weeks swell is bumming me out. ZtHe thing is there was no waring whatsoever. Surfing fine one second, paddling out as usual and boom. Done deal. I have been healthy as a horse my whole life (only previous issue was having the ears drilled for surfer's ear) and ever since I hit 58 years old (the age, by the way, when my dad died and his dad died, which makes for a certain apprehension) I'm getting hit with malady after malady, starting with the myocardial bridge diagnosis. I'm a couple years away from retirement and looking forward to mid week ,mid day surfing at out of the way spots with no crowds...and my body is falling apart. Fook me.