I think it is true. Once you have it you always have it.

I also found Johanna that after 3 yrs. of almost nonstop PT that surgery was the only option. I had some very good Physical Therapist but after the 3 years of crying in pain, going to PT 2 to 3 times a week, I realized the only way I had a chance of getting better was surgery.

I had the first rib resection on the right side and had 3 inches of muscle took out from under my arm on the left side and although I feel like I am 99% better I realize I will always have to watch what I do. I have been lifting weights and I hadn't been able to do that in years.

You always know that there is a limit on what you can do. I still have trouble hangin clothes in a closet or looking at clothes on a rack that is taller then I am.

No, I don't think it goes away.

Ada