pain after rotator cuff repair

by Val
(Oregon)

I had rotator cuff repair surgery a week ago. I am still on percosett every 4 hours, and this doesn't completely eradicate the pain. I am not sure if this is normal or if I damaged it again by an involuntary movement during the night that really hurt bad. I have an appt with the doc Tuesday, don't know if I should call earlier or if this is normal.

Thanks for listening..

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Nov 06, 2008
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rotator cuff surgery pain
by: Bart - SII

Only a week out from surgery, you are going to have some pain - the meds will help but they aren't going to completely eliminate it.

If it is getting worse, or if you feel like something may be wrong, a call to the doctor wouldn't hurt. It is unlikely that you damaged the repair with one inadvertent movement of the arm, although it is possible.

Keep up with the meds, rest, and finding comfortable positions - the first 10 days are usually the hardest as far as pain.

Bart

Jan 19, 2009
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pain ten months after surgery
by: Anonymous

I had rotator cuff ten months ago and went through 3 months of therapy. Several weeks ago I began having bad pain which would last for nearly a minute. I go back to the surgeon in two months but I'm scared I've done something. This happens nearly every day.

Jan 23, 2009
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rotator cuff surgery
by: Val

Hi, I have to tell you that all is well. I had surgery to repair a 100 percent tear of my tendon on October 29, spent a miserable 6 weeks in the sling, started with physical therapy on Dec 16, and yesterday I was released by the surgeon and my last pt session is next week. I can use the 5 pound weight with most of my exercises, and life is once again good. Don't get discouraged, expect some pain, keep up with your therapy, and soon you will be back to a good life again. Thanks for a good forum here.

Mar 15, 2009
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pain 7 weeks after rotator cuff repair
by: Anonymous

I still have constant pain 7 weeks after surgery
from a mini open full thickness tear and bone spur.
I began physical therapy 12 days after surgery.
The surgeon wants to scope again because my
shoulder is fully locked. I have not slsept more than 2 hrs. a night in 7 weeks.
Any advice to avoid further surgery?

Jun 08, 2009
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PAIN AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY
by: Anonymous

I had surgery 5 weeks ago. My shoulder still hurts..a dull ache just about constantly. The pain runs down my arm and into my hand. Is this normal?