Pain at front of left shoulder, so Doctor wrote prescription for ...

Pain at front of left shoulder, so Doctor wrote prescription for Voltaren, which I then read up on at this site. Too many side efects so I told Doctor no. He then said a steroid shot would be quicker and easier with 'no side effects' as it would be injected deep into the shoulder, not near the surface. I read your side effects long list, called the Doctor's office back, and canceled my shot appointment tomorrow. The Doctor said I may only have to have 1 or 2 shots. There is no way I would take the "chance" of getting any of these side effects to lessen my shoulder pain, especially now understanding this is not a cure but apparently just a temporary relief which means I may have to keep taking these shots to keep the pain down. I'll put up with the pain until it either heals or I get surgury. My Doctor applied for permission from my insurance company to get an MRI but they declined saying that it wasn't the 'proper procedure', that drugs or steroids must be used first. Seems like the MRI would be least invasive and provide the more exacting diagnosis. I shouldn't have to subject my entire body to drugs and inject steroids wih known bad side effects just to get an MRI from an Insurance company. I intend to write the insurance company a letter contesting their decision. There must be a better way!