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Nov 12, 2008 Rating pain after surgery NEW by: Bart - SII The most significant pain should decrease after the first 1-2 weeks, however, depending on what was done during the procedure, pain can continue for several weeks to a couple of months after the surgery. Generally, it continues to get better as time goes by, but aching and occasional pain is not uncommon. Bart

Nov 15, 2008 Rating pain after shoulder surgery NEW by: Val I had a completely severed tendon in my right shoulder, had the surgery 17 days ago. The pain is a lot less now, but at times it still gives me a lot of discomfort. One thing that really helped me was after a week the doc prescribed a muscle relaxer. I wish I had had that right from the beginning, as it would have relieved a lot of stress for me. I am stil sleeping sitting up on the couch, and still take more pain pills than I think I should, but things are getting better. I guess I'm too impatient and want to get back to normal ASAP. Keep us posted how you are doing..we can compare notes!!

Nov 17, 2008 Rating shoulder pain NEW by: Anonymous Hi Val, I hope your pain slows down soon, and I'm glad you're getting some relief from the relaxants. I'm not taking painkillers anymore. Pretty lucky, I guess. I'm finding the sling a pain, and your arm gets really cramped up. Sleeping is definitely interesting. I'm using my bed, but sleeping on my back is a challenge. How long are you off work for?

Nov 19, 2008 Rating SHOULDER PAIN AFTER SURGERY NEW by: Val Hi, Good to hear some comments. I'm doing much better now, still have 3 weeks left in the sling. I sleep sitting up on the couch, waking up only once a night now. I went back to work after taking 2 weeks off. I'm a bookkeeper, so nothing strenuous, altho it's difficult to type and enter data with one hand.

Nov 19, 2008 Rating shoulder pain NEW by: Anonymous Hi Val, Wow. 2 weeks off is brave. I got 6 weeks off, but I'm a teacher and so my job is pretty active. I'll go back to work in January. I'm wishing I had recliner since a bed is challenging. I'm also up about once a night just cuz of discomfort. I'm virtually painfree unless I do something stupid when the sling is off, and then I quickly remember what the surgery was all about. You too, I imagine. Actually, a few drinks don't hurt either, and it tastes good too. 4 more weeks in the sling. If anything, maybe we'll both end up ambidextrous. Take care.

Nov 22, 2008 Rating SHOULDER PAIN AFTER SURGERY NEW by: Val Hi, good to hear from you. I'm doing much better now, specially since I'm totally off the percocet. I was on it for 3 weeks, figured that was enough, so have had a tough few days getting that stuff out of my system. I only take tylenol now, and the pain isn't really much worse than it was before surgery. This sling is about to drive nutty, but only 3 more weeks. I am going to try to sleep in a bed again, just have to trade sides with hubby. I don't want to sleep sitting up much longer. Sleeping in that position has caused my ankles to swell and hurt, another reason to try and sleep with my feet more elevated. Good luck with your recovery, and your sleep. Enjoy your time off, sounds like we're in for some gruesome therapy when the slings come off for good. You are right, it's pretty amazing what I can do with my left hand :-) Take care, have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Nov 25, 2008 Rating shoulder NEW by: Anonymous Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. Looks like we're the only ones interested in this topic, eh? Yes, I'm Canadian. So glad to hear that you're off Percoset. I took that too for almost a week and it's pretty intense. Interestingly, it made me hyper, not sedate, much to the disappointment of my friends and family. 3 more weeks in a sling for me too. Physio starts in 2 weeks, but just light stuff. I think you'll enjoy your bed a lot. Just prop up pillows so you don't roll over accidentally. Do you have to sleep with the sling on like I do? Nice to hear from you again. Stay in touch to let me know how you're progressing.

Dec 12, 2008 Rating rotator cuff sugery NEW by: Anonymous home alone and kids off to school.... it was so nice to read your comments, i really have not gotten a lot of guidance from my dr. she actually was called away right after my surgery to help another dr, so haven't seen her face to face until the stitches come out on 12/24. it has been five days and i was wondering when everyone was told they could drive again? i know i can't for at least another week due to pain meds, happy holidays b i slept in a recliner first four nights, just made it to the bed last night

Dec 12, 2008 Rating shoulder NEW by: Anonymous Hello, As for the driving, I was told I couldn't drive for 6 weeks, the same amount of time I'd be in a sling. I had surgery on Nov. 6 and so I have one more week in a sling. This may not have been what you hoping to hear but maybe it's different for everyone. My surgery was for a labral tear and to tighten some ligaments. It sounds like you had an open surgery when you talked about the stitches. I think you'll find sleeping a bit tough, but easier over time. Use extra pillows to make sure you don't roll over on the wrong side. Do you have to wear the sling to bed? Hope you're healng well.

Dec 13, 2008 Rating shoulder pain after rotator cuff surgery NEW by: Val Well, I went back to the doc yesterday, she said I don't need to wear the sling any longer, unless I wanted to once in a while to rest my arm. It has been over 6 weeks since the surgery, so I'm glad I don't have to wear it all the time. However, I tried sleeping without it last night and had one of the most painful nights of this whole ordeal. I finally got up after 2 hours of trying to find a comfortable position, put the sling back on, without the bolster, and tried it again. That didn't work either, so finally took a pain pill, much to my chagrin. I then spent the night in the recliner, again. At this point I hate to admit that I'm just a bit discouraged, but I know this will get better every day. I start PT Tuesday, the doc said to take at least 1 pain pill and a muscle relaxer before I go. I asked about driving, and she strongly advised against it, stating that if I had to take some sort of defensive action I coukd possibly react instinctively and reach with the sore arm and undo all that had been done. We're taking a long road trip for the holidays, starting next Thursday, that might be a bit challenging!! Happy holidays to you!! Val

Dec 18, 2008 Rating Jumping in NEW by: Hi Enjoying all your comments here...I had surg. 11/23, just back to work this week. I'm having constant achey pain in places I didnt even think he touched! Driving with the sling/bolster is nearly impossible, yet they fully expect that I can do it...hope I, and everyone else on the road survives it! I agree with the comment that instinctively you will reach or move during driving, its happened more than once with wincingly painful results! Not too pleased with the physician I was assigned to since it was workers comp, I didnt have a choice I guess...I feel like I am treated differently then a full insurance patient would be, definately. Oh well. I will keep checking back in, and let me throw out there, too...anyone else take tramadol/ultram? i honestly cannot feel any relief, but this doc's office feel it is the miracle drug; then again, like i said, I feel like a lesser patient so my protests fall on deaf/unresponsive ears!

Dec 19, 2008 Rating shoulder NEW by: Anonymous I also just got the sling off after 6 weeks with it and I also had a hard time sleeping because of the pain. I can't sleep on the operated side. You feel pretty vulnerable without it but I guess the confidence builds. It's definitely more sore and gets tired now that the sling is gone but I'm still glad to be rid of it. I haven't taken those two drugs that were mentioned. I was given Percoset which worked fairly well. I'm surprised that some people were told not to drive after the 6 weeks. I've started driving, but it's a bit tough so I'm sticking to short distances. I'm curious to know how everyone's physiotherapy is going.

Dec 20, 2008 Rating SHOULDER PAIN AFTER SURGERY NEW by: Val Well, I've had two sessions of therapy so far, and they're not as bad as I thought they would be. They are a bit painful when he stretches my arm where it doesn't really want to go, but he is extremely pleased with my progress. I have two appts a week for the next 6 weeks, then will be re-evaluated to see if I need more. We decided not to go on the trip for the holidays, the weather looked so bad on the whole route, we didn't want to chance it. So, keep working at getting stronger, that's the only way it's going to happen. I can fianlly say that I'm glad I had this done, first time I've said that :-) Have a good holiday, take care...Val

Feb 17, 2009 Rating shoulder pain after surgery NEW by: Anonymous Had rotator cuff surgery 14 months ago and also a bicep tendon reattached. I still have intense pain (feels like an impinged nerve) along the inside of my shoulder blade which sometimes extends down the outside of my arm to the elbow. I have had physical therapy, seen a chiropractor, have had acupuncture and injections - nothing seems to get rid of the feeling of the nerve impringement. I'm back in physical therapy - now they are thinking it could be coming from my neck. Has anyone else had this problem - it is so frustrating!!!

May 27, 2009 Rating Rotator Cuff Repair NEW by: Anonymous My shoulder was injured in a rear end collision in 2005. It took me almost a year to convince the doctors that my rotator cuff was torn. Had surgery in 2006 and the pain has never completely gone away. It might have lightened up some, but never disappeared. I haven't been able to do any of the things listed below since before the wreck in 2005: never regained full range of motion, can't sleep on that side, can't carry my purse for long, can't push a grocery basket, etc. The pain became more intense I believe in 2008 and I finally convince the doctor to do an MRI and the same area is torn again just worst this time. I wish you all the best with your surgeries and recovery. I think my recovery and whole experience could have been better if the doctors hadn't waited so long to diagnosis me as well as so long before perfoming surgery the first time.

May 28, 2009 Rating shoulder surgery NEW by: Anonymous It's 6 months since a Bankart Repair to fix a shoulder that was dislocating. I'm wondering how others are doing after several months. I've gotten back about 80% of my range of motion and the strength isn't bad. I still go for physical therapy to help with some tightness I'm still feeling. There's still a noticeable difference between the two arms, but a big improvement. Reaching forward, and moving my arm across the body in different ways is limited. Back to playing tennis, but sometimes hurts later. Anyone have any experiences to share?

May 28, 2009 Rating shoulder surgery NEW by: Anonymous It's 6 months since a Bankart Repair to fix a shoulder that was dislocating. I'm wondering how others are doing after several months. I've gotten back about 80% of my range of motion and the strength isn't bad. I still go for physical therapy to help with some tightness I'm still feeling. There's still a noticeable difference between the two arms, but a big improvement. Reaching forward, and moving my arm across the body in different ways is limited. Back to playing tennis, but sometimes hurts later. Anyone have any experiences to share?

May 28, 2009 Rating shoulder surgery NEW by: Anonymous It's 6 months since a Bankart Repair to fix a shoulder that was dislocating. I'm wondering how others are doing after several months. I've gotten back about 80% of my range of motion and the strength isn't bad. I still go for physical therapy to help with some tightness I'm still feeling. There's still a noticeable difference between the two arms, but a big improvement. Reaching forward, and moving my arm across the body in different ways is limited. Back to playing tennis, but sometimes hurts later. Anyone have any experiences to share?

Jun 27, 2009 Rating pain in the neck after shoulder surgery NEW by: Anonymous I have read many of the comments posted but didn't come across anyone complaining about a pain in the neck area. I had surgery 2 weeks ago to repair a bicep tendon, clean up a rotator tear, and to shave bone spurs. I've had this pain since the first day back from surgery but just assumed that it was pain from not allowing the sling to do it's job and straining to hold up my arm. I start physical theraphy on Tuesday so I guess if it isn't better by then hopefully they can help me out. It almost feels like nerve pain, which I wonder if it is possible that I have this side effect from the interscalene block I received in my neck before surgery. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, so frustrating! Thanks for listening:)

Jul 12, 2009 Rating BURSECTOMY AND SPUR REMOVAL NEW by: Anonymous Hi, i had a bursectomy and a spur removed on 29th june 09. I am a bit concerned that i am still getting a sharp pain in the chest and shoulder blade, which was one of the sorest complaints before i had surgery. It occurs when im asleep, i find it hard to breathe in. I thought having the surgery would eleviate that that problem which makes me think there is a problem with my neck and it could be refered pain.

Jul 12, 2009 Rating pain in chest and shoulder blade NEW by: Michelle I just read your response and was somewhat happy to hear that I'm not alone. I started physical theraphy 2 weeks ago and I actually look forward to it b/c it is when I feel I get the most relief. My therapist actually pushes into my shoulder blade, neck, and under my arm pit to work out the muscles which seem to be what is causing me so much discomfort. Then when the muscles seem more relax I work on exercises. It is a whole different story when I come home and try to do the exercises on my own which is so frustrating. I know these things take time, however it has been 4 weeks and I still feel more pain than before surgery...patience, patience, I guess:)! Good luck and hang in there!

Jul 20, 2009 Rating Shoulder surgery/rotator/bicep tendon NEW by: fireman I just had surgery last Friday, after waiting 3 months. Apparently, the rotator cuff was torn and my bicep tendon needed to be reattached to the bone. The pain is intense right now. I am using a slingshot2 arm sling and an ice machine on the area. I'm taking hydrocodone 10-325 and carisportal- muscle relaxant...but so far the pain hasn't gone away and i haven't slept, since before the surgery. I start physical therapy today and am not looking forward to it! How long will this intense pain last? Has anyone else had this similar surgery and what kind of RX eas prescribed?

Aug 29, 2009 Rating pain post bankhart repair NEW by: Anonymous I had two surgeries to repair dislocated shoulder 4 mnths apart. The second was a reconstruction of my shoulder. It has been 4 months since the last surgery and I still have pain on a daily basis. My scalpula pops and grinds with movement as well. The shoulder is still tight but at the same time it grinds and pops on the outer side? To make matters worse, The other day I began to have severe pain in the back and the front of my shoulder as if something was ripping through it? I was unable to move my arm at all when before I did have some fair rom. Anyone have any ideas

Mar 08, 2010 Rating Pain 4 out of 10..... NEW by: Anton Hi Everyone, I had my shoulder surgery 7 weeks ego , was in the sling for four weeks... I was taking Percaset , but just made me a zumbie and steel woke up in pain so I stoped taking it after a week.. I could drive after the sling came off.. I could not sleep in a bed for 5 weeks and still not sleeping too well.. I still have an an going pain in the front of the arm and my shoulder blade area.. The pain is let's say 4 out of 10... I hope this is just the course of healing and because of the streching exersises and not because of something went wrong ... I been looking for some answers , but seems everybody is different and no straight answer to this... Thanks : Anton

Mar 19, 2010 Rating sleeping and pain NEW by: Anonymous i got my surgery two ddays ago and it still hurts pretty bad i have 5 or 6 anchors and a tightened capsule. im finding sleeping on the couch with one of those hussband pillows with the aarms and lots of pillows to be working for sleeping. does anyone get like clenching muscle spasms when you get up or walk?

Apr 18, 2010 Rating OUCH! NEW by: Pete in NH I had a torn labrum (one oclock to six oclock) and had orthoscopic surgery THREE months ago. I was kept out of work for two months and wasn't allowed to do PT for 6 weeks. I am able to lift my arm up and use it but have chronic pain, three months later. I did a cub scout hike (level terrain), 4.8 miles and was in such pain I ended up medicating with vicoden when I got home, to no avail. I have since gotten 'kicked' out of PT until my doctor can diagnose what the problem is. The issue with that is the pain is halting my progress in PT. I am not sure what the problem is or what is causing the pain. It either could be nerve damage or I am having a reaction to the metal anchors. Either way my quality of life with this issue sucks and sleep is a challenge to say the least. I do have good days but at this stage in the game this problem should be non-existent.

Jun 27, 2010 Rating Still pain 2 months after shoulder arthroscopy NEW by: Anonymous Today is June 27th. I had a right shoulder arthroscopy on April 27th. After the initial post-op period and 8 sessions of physical therapy, shoulder joint seems awfully painful- but a strange achy different kind of pain than before surgery for tendonitis. Doc said he repaired a partial rotator cuff tear and also shaved off a bone. But this pain is terrible. Two months after surgery? And there is no sign of letting up. What is going on? Is this normal? At about 5 weeks post op I saw the doc for follow up and he didn't seem to be concerned much. I am very confused. I had the arthroscopy to get rid of the pain. Now I have CONSTANT pain in the bone joint area which I did not before. Anyone have the same? The doc said that some patients have pain even til six months after? I am so discouraged and in pain all the time. Can anyone know if this is going to take more time? I don't trust the doc anymore. I stopped going for p-t because it seemed to be making it worse and the doc said to stop. Just let it be. I am very upset and feeling worse- I thought I would be better by now to have the arthroscopy done.

Jun 27, 2010 Rating re frustration after surgery NEW by: Anonymous Are you using ice and heat? It helps. I had shoulder arthroscopy a year and a half ago for a torn labrum and did PT for 1 year. I was told that PT isn't always consistent progression. There were time periods for me when I didn't feel like PT was helping and then I'd suddenly notice a big difference all at once. Sometimes, the pain was pretty distracting, in spite of PT and I was discouraged. I'd even miss a day of work now and then, but it's probably worth it over time. I've ended up with a decent range of motion, although not complete and only occasionally, there's a bit of a dull ache. My biggest complaint is that it's prone to feeling tight easily and needs a lot of stretching sometimes. All in all, I think the surgery was a good idea. Hope you start to do better.

Jun 28, 2010 Rating Shoulder pain after surgery NEW by: Pete in NH Well it's been 6 months since my surgery and I have to say I am doing so much better. The pain is mostly gone now and I have so much more mobility. What happened was my shoulder joint tightened up after the surgery, which is probably what happened to most of you. I went in for a cortizone shot and it immediately took care of the issue. I have been able to stretch out the area now because there is so much less pain. While going through this I still have some pain but not much. I have found that by taking one Tramadol I can "kill" the pain and function. I can even drive to work while taking this. My plan is to get one more cortizone shot in a couple of months so I can gain even more mobility. I highly recommend this proceedure, either its that or have to surgically loosen the joint.

Aug 20, 2010 Rating Nerve Damage after shoulder Labral surgery NEW by: Karl I had surgery Arthroscopy July 22 labral repair 3 anchors, I only had pain in the shoulder the first 3 days very mild, but I have had continuos pain, tingling,sharp sting pain in the last 3 fingers of my left hand, the pain is so horrible I can't sleep, not even with pain killers or sleep aids. I went for a Nerve conducting test and was told that I had mild damage on C8, dr gave me Lirica pills, they haven't work, today I went for an MRI of the C-spine, I am waiting for the results, I remember the anestesiologist putting a large serynge to my neck 3 times ( should have been once, they couldn't find the correct place ) could this be the reason for the Damage. what is recomended for this kind of pain?? plz let me know....

Aug 30, 2010 Rating 3 weeks post SLAP/labrum repair NEW by: Anonymous Exactly three weeks to the day after Labrum repair,slap and am still hurting. My physician looked at me strange at my two week follow up when I told him I still was having pain, especially at night and first thing in the morning. i honestly think getting rid of the abduction pillow will help with that. I actually started PT two days post op. I can only hope it gets progressively better over the next 3 weeks. I hate to keep calling with complaints of pain, but my pain was handled better with the two prior dislocations/fractures by another orthopedist. I, like a lot of you, feel frustrated yet hopeful. I just want to be comfortable enough to manage.

Sep 12, 2010 Rating pain NEW by: Anonymous has slap surgery june 29 2010,crazy pain for 2 weeks. removed sling after 3 weeks and started pt after week 4. its now 11 weeks and still some pain but slowly getting better.it took about 6 weeks to move my arm 30%. now 11 weeks i can touch ceiling with some pain, but still cannot reach to left more then 100 deg.good luck to all

Sep 12, 2010 Rating pain NEW by: Anonymous has slap surgery june 29 2010,crazy pain for 2 weeks. removed sling after 3 weeks and started pt after week 4. its now 11 weeks and still some pain but slowly getting better.it took about 6 weeks to move my arm 30%. now 11 weeks i can touch ceiling with some pain, but still cannot reach to left more then 100 deg.good luck to all

Sep 28, 2010 Rating Bankart Repair advice NEW by: Anonymous Hello all, I had a Bankart repair in 2001 after being thrown from a horse. The shoulder regained stability and strength but I think there was nerve damage from the accident or surgery, maybe a combination of both. There has not been a single day since the surgery that I have not had a compression sensation and extreme sensitivity in the shoulder region. I was diagnosed with RSD, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, also called CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. I finally went to a pain managment clinic after toughing it out for three years. I am taking time released morphine and hydrocodone plus the max dose of Lyrica. All of this helps cut the pain in half at times but the only relief I get is from heat. I keep heating pads next to the bed and my chair and finally found a lithium ion battery pack made by Venture Heat that has been a life saver. I am able to wear it under my clothing and it is the only way I can make it through the day. I am a farmer and am able to keep up with my chores but at 53 am too young for a complete shoulder replacement. My advice to everyone is to do lots of research. Lately I have resorted to taking Soma, a muscle relaxant and it offers great relief but my doc won't prescribe it so I have to get it online. Is that crazy or what? Hang in there.

Oct 07, 2010 Rating feel deformed NEW by: Donna I had asrthroscopy surgery on my shoulder for frozen shoulder 2 months ago. I have been going to PT 3 days a week for 6 weeks. My problem is when I do my exercises my shoulder rolls inward and my shoulder blade rolls outward. Afterwards my shoulder blade hurts and is sore, I feel as if my shoulder blade is doing all the work. I have ask my PT about it and she says it is because the muscles are still week. Has anyone ever experienced this? Does the muscle weakness sound like that could be it. During surgery dr shaved my clavical bone and acrimon,took out spurs and scar tissue and cleaned up rotator cuff.

Oct 07, 2010 Rating dear deformed NEW by: Anonymous Dear Deformed, It sounds like some of your shoulder muscles are compensating for the ones that aren't so strong yet, so it rolls inward. I had arthroscopic surgery for a torn labrum almost 2 years ago and my shoulder moved in weird ways involunarily, and due to muscle weakness, according to my PT. For example, if I was reaching for something, my arm would turn inward instead of staying straight. It made the motion easier. I imagine your arm was immobilized for a long time like me......6 weeks. Muscles atropy and take some time to work properly and regain their strength. Until they do, it just takes a lot of patience, but it will happen. Keep up with the exercise, inspite of how boring and repetive they are. From experience, your commitment to the physical rehab is really important.

Oct 09, 2010 Rating In sling for 2 weeks NEW by: Donna Thank you for your comments, it was nice to know someone elses shoulder rolled. I was only in a sling for 2 weeks. Since my surgery I have learned that I should not have worn one at all, that I should have been in PT the day after surgery. I had muscle conduction test done and results was very weak muscles. The pain has come back in my shoulder just the way it was before surgery and I don't get much sleep. All my doctor will say is your gonna have to work thru it. I am thinking about getting another Dr. to look at it to see what they think.

Oct 09, 2010 Rating donna NEW by: Anonymous Dear Donna, I think you're right that another opinion is a good idea. I went for 3 opinions before I decided what to do. They all said I needed surgery but if I'd gone with the first person, it would have been open surgery, not arthroscopic, which I ended up doing and it's so much less complex, with a quicker, more painless recovery. Too bad that you're still having such problems. I'm guessing you live in the U.S. and I live in Canada, but there's a website where you can check the credentials of surgeons and physicians. It's the association they have to belong to. I'm sure there's something like that in the U.S. too. Have you tried sleeping with a pillow under your sore arm, so it doesn't drop when you're sleeping and start to hurt? Might help. Good luck.

Oct 12, 2010 Rating how long NEW by: Donna Thanks again for your comments. How long do you think would be a fair amount of time for muscles to regain their strength from being in a sling for two weeks? Before my surgery I was using the weedeater and three days later my shoulder started hurting. The reason I'm telling this is because I was using that shoulder and arm up until I went to dr. I go to pt 3 days week and do exercises at home, 2 to mostly 3 times a day every day for 7 weeks now. I do support my arm with pillow at night. I have an appointment with new dr. next week and am trying to find out all the information I can. The lady that does my pt can not get my elbow to move the way she wants it to. While laying down on table on back with my arm bent at elbow and forarm up with palm facing me she tries to move it away from my body at elbow joint and it wont go. Sorry to keep rambling on. Pt also tells me they think I have scar tissue back in my shoulder and their trying to break it loose. My point here is I thought that was what the surgery was for.

Oct 12, 2010 Rating donna NEW by: Anonymous I think it'd be hard to say how long it would take you to regain your strength after 2 weeks in a sling. A sports doctor once told me that each day in a sling is equal to a week to get the strength back. Sounds like a bit much. We had different surgeries, but sometimes the rehab is similar. Interesting that your PT can't move your arm away from your body with your elbow at your side. (External rotation, I think) That's what took me the longest. I'm still a bit limited with that, but it doesn't really impact me much. As for the exercising, are you increasing the intensity gradually by using harder bands or heavier dumbbells, or whatever you're using? Is your PT checking on you with the exercises to see if you're doing them properly? They often don't check unless you ask, even if they're good. I find that they need to tell them when you find the exercises too easy and you need to ask them how to make them more challenging. When you go to your new doctor, you should ask him about cortisone to loosen the joint. I read about this, but don't know much about it. That's about all I can think of. I'm curious to know what your new doc says.

Oct 12, 2010 Rating New Dr. NEW by: donna I go to new dr. monday 18th. I will let you know what he has to say. Thanks for the info

Oct 18, 2010 Rating manipulation NEW by: Donna New Dr. said that I have frozen shoulder. I have to have it manipulated under anesthesia. He said I would get a nerve block also. I will go to thearpy starting that day and every day for two weeks. I just had this done two months ago but the dr. had me to wear a sling for two weeks and then start thearpy. The new dr. said your not suppose to be put in sling afterwards. Ends up old dr. messed me up. I'm really flustrated because I went to physical thearpy for six weeks for nothing and all the pain.

Oct 18, 2010 Rating donna NEW by: Anonymous Too bad you have to go through all that. There are definitely some weird doctors out there. When I dislocated my shoulder, the doc didn't give me a sling in case I would get a frozen shoulder. Sounds like you're in good hands now, but all that therapy is a pain. I hope it works out well for you in the end.

Oct 19, 2010 Rating Time for Scope NEW by: Neck & Shoulder... Agghh Hi all. I have Osteo in most every joint. I am getting ready to schedule a shoulder Arthroscopy to clean it up, and get rid of spurs. My cort injection did nothing for me. I've had other joints "cleaned up" but I am more concerned about this. Primarily, I am concerned because I have extensive C-Spine disk disease and herniations. I have dealt with severe pain in C-Spine post other procedures in the past. Has anyone had experience with C-Spine problems, and shoulder clean up? I would love to get perspective from someone that has actually dealt with this rather than just what my MD says. I think personal experience is often more of a point to consider in my decisions. Thanks.

Nov 02, 2010 Rating It's been almost a year NEW by: Help Me I am a 16 year old girl.. had arthroscopic surgery on my shoulder to tighten the tendons up and put some screws in due to a softball injury. My surgery was almost a year ago, and my shoulder could not be WORSE. I cannot even take it anymore that I just don't know what to do. No one understands and my doctor has run out of ideas to what the problem could be. I have a horrible loss of motion still, horrible pain everyday, clicking, grinding, popping, and a horrible, horrible, horrible sharp shooting nerve-like pain that runs down the inside of my arm. It literally feels like a knife is just slicing my arm, and this pain is LITERALLY taking over my life. It happens randomly when I am not even doing anything and whenever I try to do anything with my arm. I just don't know what to do; I just cannot take it anymore. I have had to stop PT for months now, and have gotten MRI's, x-rays, nerve conduction tests, and nothing abnormal has been shown. I don't know what is going on, and I can't keep living like this. Please. Somebody just try to help, or tell me your story if you have the same problem. Thank you.

Nov 07, 2010 Rating Re: Help Me NEW by: Ready for surgery ( I think:-) Hi, sorry to hear that your pain is worse. The sharp pain you may be feeling could be a bicep tear. And its an aweful pain. I am going in for surgery to repair a slap tear and bicep tear that I have actually had for many many years but while my husband was in the military I went to many doctors and they just said it was a pulled muscle since they didn't see anything on the xray. So I delt with it on and off. It would come for a few weeks then go away for months. This time it was gone for a year and then it came back. And it stayed.....so now that I can see a civilian doctor I was properly diagnosed. I hope you get better soon and would definitely ask for a second opinion.

Nov 13, 2010 Rating Arthroscopy for calcium in shoulder NEW by: Anonymous I am going to have arthroscopy for cleaning out a calcium deposit in my shoulder. It is not for a rotator cuff or anything else, but I was wondering how much pain is involved with this. Could anybody please tell me. Thanks

Nov 13, 2010 Rating Dear Help Me NEW by: Anonymous Dear Help Me, I had the exact same thing, I had the first surgery back in April of this year, with the same type of pain afterwards. I switched doctors and but went back to the same surgeon. The new docotor diganosed a frozen shoulder which had to have more surgery. Since having the surgery a week ago I feel better, not as much pain. I am not taking the main meds like I was before. Although I cannot ever go back to my job as a paramedic, I will have some function in the future one the arm is healed. The docotor that actually found my frozen shoulder and diganosed it correctly was a chiropractor. Turns out they really do know ore about muscles and joints than regular doctors. Keep your chin up, and look for a new doctor. If you are in the Houston Texas area I can recommend a great Chiropractor, one that even wants to do the rehab himself, one that includes motion and weights.

Nov 19, 2010 Rating Please advise---I don't know what to do NEW by: Anonymous Hi Everyone, I have read all of the posts and first I want to wish everyone the best with their recovery so you can be pain free and able to do everything you wish. I have had pain in both shoulders for two years now. I've had every test imaginable, but nothing has shown up on the films. I have also gone through blood tests, which have been negative. My shoulders crunch and pop constantly, and I have been in physical therapy on and off for much of the last two years. The orthopedic doctor suggested an arthroscopy because I am out of options, and he can tell something is wrong when he moves my arms. I did schedule it for next month, but after reading some of the posts about being in MORE pain long after the surgery, I am not sure I should have this done. I would appreciate any advice you can give me. Thanks so much! Teacher in NJ

Nov 20, 2010 Rating RIGHT ARM INJURY. NEW by: Anonymous I had surgery on my right shoulder December 11 2009 and to this day the pain never goes away. It has gotten progressively better but the discomfort is there. I am reminded that I am not 100% everyday I put clothes on. I just wished it was my left arm instead because I am right handed. Oh! I never mentioned what I had done.I had a torn ligament and the doctor had to shave the bones where they articulate so that they dont touch. Whenever the barometric pressure changes I feel it. Cold fronts, thunderstorms etcall hurt my shoulder.What a life! Maybe I should be a meteorologist now.

Nov 22, 2010 Rating Ouch...I want to be pain free NEW by: Anonymous Hi, I just had arthroscopic surgery on 11-18-10, four days ago....The night of the sugery was horrific, even though I had the nerve block I hated the feeling in my hands and fingers as it was wearing off. You know that feeling when your hand is asleep (pins and needles). It lasted a long time, although my shoulder didn't hurt until the following day. The dr. wanted me to do exercises the day after surgery. There was no way. I tried and all I could hear was crunching noises and it was very painful even though I had meds, which I stopped because they were making me sick. I called the dr and he said it is the water that was still in my shoulder that my body had to soak up. Just like you hear when you have water in your ear. The doctor told me that I didn't have to be a hero. I could wait 2, 3, and even four days after sugery to start the exercises because it won't matter 4 months from now. Well I started two days after. Actually felt better to drop my arm down. There wasn't much pain but definitely ice is all the time. Now I am not sure exactly what he did. He said there was a small tear, bursitis, and he also found another bone in my shoulder. He said it was very rare. The bone never showed up on the x-ray or mri...I am going to see him on Monday to find out exactly what was done. Anyway the pain isnt' too bad except when I accidently move it to the left or turn it a different way. All I know right now is that it definitely hurts more than it did before the surgery. I just want to be back to normal and start working out again. Hope to heel fast. Good Luck to anyone else out there that has this surgery.

Nov 25, 2010 Rating Pain under my arm and around to front of chest NEW by: Anonymous I had shoulder surgery on August 5th for arthritis and a bone spur. No big deal I thought. About a month ago I started having sharp pains under my arm (in the same side as my surgery) and it radiates to the left side of my breast. If I clean the house or use that arm where I had surgery I am in pain in that area. I've at an MRI of my spine because they thought it was referred pain, it came back fine. I had an xray of the area because they thought I might have a cracked rib, that test came back fine as well. I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any ideas or has this happened to anyone else and has the doctor given you any advice. My regular doctor wants me to get a second opinion from a different Ortho. doctor. Could it be the thin muscle that connects to the shoulder and runs on top of the chest wall? I didn't have this problem before the surgery and I don't know what to do to get rid of it. I've taken 1500mg of an anti-inflammatory now for three weeks and it's about 70% better, put still have break through pain. My doctor lifted my arm and pushed along the rib bones under my arm and it hurt sooooo bad. Help!

Nov 28, 2010 Rating Chest and back pain post-slap 2 repair NEW by: Sue Hi, I can relate to that chest pain for sure! I am 5 weeks into a slap 2 repair surgery, 2 tears with 2 anchors. All was fantastic for the first 4 weeks, no pain meds required and only a small amount of discomfort on and off. But in the past week things seem to have completely changed, suddenly my pectoral muscle is really tender and there is a burning pain right under my arm at the front, it hurts when i breathe deeply, i have some pain in the bicep, and pain in my back between shoulder blade and spine. All pain is coming and going, and I can handle the pain just about but with all these symptoms together I am a bit worried! I did just have my 4 week checkup with surgeon and my first 3 physio sessions in a week which were good but demanding, and I tried to come out if the sling at that checkup 5 days ago. Now I am back in the sling and a bit scared! A lot of the pain feels quite ‘nervy’ if you know what I mean? I don’t want to panic, but could these symptoms be normal? I live in Bali, Indonesia, but my surgeon and physio are in Singapore so I cannot just pop in and see them whenever I want! Should I be concerned? Anyone have an idea?

Nov 28, 2010 Rating Chest and back pain post-slap 2 repair NEW by: Sue Hi, I can relate to that chest pain for sure! I am 5 weeks into a slap 2 repair surgery, 2 tears with 2 anchors. All was fantastic for the first 4 weeks, no pain meds required and only a small amount of discomfort on and off. But in the past week things seem to have completely changed, suddenly my pectoral muscle is really tender and there is a burning pain right under my arm at the front, it hurts when i breathe deeply, i have some pain in the bicep, and pain in my back between shoulder blade and spine. All pain is coming and going, and I can handle the pain just about but with all these symptoms together I am a bit worried! I did just have my 4 week checkup with surgeon and my first 3 physio sessions in a week which were good but demanding, and I tried to come out if the sling at that checkup 5 days ago. Now I am back in the sling and a bit scared! A lot of the pain feels quite ‘nervy’ if you know what I mean? I don’t want to panic, but could these symptoms be normal? I live in Bali, Indonesia, but my surgeon and physio are in Singapore so I cannot just pop in and see them whenever I want! Should I be concerned? Anyone have an idea?

Dec 11, 2010 Rating Good and bad days NEW by: Anonymous I had arthroscopy surgery 1 month ago and it felt pretty good for the first few days and then it started to hurt. There was a tendon that was killing me due to a fall so it had to be cut. I only take a couple of Advil when I am really hurting. It seems like there are alternating good and bad days. The ortho told me it could take up to a couple of months. I think everybody goes through this good days and bad days syndrome. After about 4 months, it's time to take a real look at the situation. I was told it could be that way for a long time. I'm 64 so what the heck, it's to be expected. Pain is never pleasant but everybody wants to heal overnight and it won't.

Jan 05, 2011 Rating the pain NEW by: LawDogg WOW!!! I never imagined how many people went thru this. Im 35 now, dislocated left shoulder in 2000 chasing a bad guy, 3yrs later had to get the bankhart repaired. Recovery was the worst still have stingers from time to time but i can extend the range of motion with confidence and not having to worry about any any slippage. Then BAM!!! goes the right shoulder while snowboarding!!! in 2009. Had a lebral tear along with a fractured humerous. Surgery in Dec 09, PT for about 4months range of motion sucked but pain is uhhh ok. The Nov 7 2010 BAM AGAIN!! im struck by a drunk while on bike patrol, slight tear in the same spot!! That's it! i'm staying in the house forever!!! GET WELL STAY SAFE ALL!!!

Jan 09, 2011 Rating So much pain.... NEW by: Worried wife........ 1st of all LawDogg, how long did you have to wait to go back to patrol after the labrum tear fix?? My husband just had his done 3 days ago and is worried about being better before going back to patrol. The surgeon told us 3 months but I am wondering if it will be longer?? As of today he so regrets getting it fixed and wants to go back to the "before" pain. He had a right shoulder arthroscope, capsuler labrel reconstruction, he is in so much pain, I am so frusterated with this whole thing, his arm is going purple/blue where the sling hits it. Then his elbow, not shoulder is extreamly swollen, I have already called the surgeon due to anesthesia side effects been to the ER and now almost ready to go back again! What is your arm supposed to look like after the surgery? Anyone have the purple/blue look, his fingers are awefully cold too. He is on percocet every 4 hours but that doesn't even seem to help. This is the only page I have found with actual good information and what to expect!! I feel so bad for most of you knowing how much pain you are still in. He is in so much pain he can't sleep or anything. I am calling the doctor asap in the morning to see what is going on, Oh and not to mention NO ONE ever showed us how the sling worked or is supposed to work, so I am wondering if that is the problem?? Hopefully get him feeling better soon, this just SUCKS!!!! Oh and the motion movements hurt him so bad, they say not to take the sling off to do them but that immobilizer pillow is in the way!! :0(

Jan 10, 2011 Rating The pain continues NEW by: frustrated in IL Had laprascopic slap repair that included bicep tear & rotator cuff repair on 11/10. Still having horrific pain in bicep area and inner side of elbow. Still sleeping in a recliner with ice on every night. I was in a sling for 6 weeks, which resulted in very limited movement, cannot externally rotate my elbow and my range of motion is horrific. PT is god awful and is very limited on exercises, and leaves me in tears. I do my exercises 3x a day and experience the same so I spread them out over the day, so I'm not in tears at the end. I am a nurse and have been off work for 6 months due to the delay in diagnosing and treating my injury which happened at work. Am not released to work due to the physical nature of my job. I so regret having this surgery, this pain is much worse then presurgery not to mention the impaired function in my arm/shoulder. Am not sure what lies ahead but extremely frustrated and constant pain has impacted me and my family. See my doctor tomorrow, not sure what will take place. Last follow up he said I might need to have an additional surgery, I really can't take any more & am going to lose it soon. Sorry for my rant, needed to vent.

Jan 15, 2011 Rating Labrum Slap tear repair surgery on tuesday NEW by: tom Wow! The doctors and physician's assistants never prepared me for what i have seen in this forum. i have been diagnosed with a slap tear in my shoulder labrum, and have been in mild pain for the past 2 years. I had to stop exercising and all sporting activities so i decided to have the surgery. After reviewing the horror stories in this forum, i am having second thoughts about surgery. The dr was very confident i would recover within 3-5 months, but now i am concerned about making it worse? any advise?

Jan 15, 2011 Rating Op or not to Op? NEW by: Anonymous Hi Tom, Since my last post my condition has rapidly improved. I am about 3 months on and my pain is slowly decreasing, my mobility returning,and with that comes a more positive attitude which always helps with healing! So in my opinion and what I have seen form other posts, this is such an individual thing with individual outcome. You may be lucky, or not. It might be worse after. I knew all of this going in to my op, but I could not stand the thought of not being active any longer and not able to exercise as I always have and live my regular life again, as exercise and activity are such a big part of mine. Of course if it does not work our well you may regret having the op, if it goes well you will never look back. But I do not think anyone can tell you if it is a good idea or not because of all of the above, in the end the question is are you willing to take the risk, and it is worth it for what you are now missing, knowing the possible outcome. One important thing to remember though, which someone else pointed out on another forum, is most of the posts are people who are having problems, having a bad time of things. I only went to the forum because I was having pain and I was worried, if the recovery was all going well I would not have even been there to be honest! So you may be getting only half the story when you read the forum posts. Good luck mate!

Jan 18, 2011 Rating shoulder pain NEW by: shoulerpainforever I feel for everyone with shoulder problems. I tore up my shoulder while in the Army. First surgery a slap repair and mumford procedure was done. Sling for a month. Extensive PT due to arm being frozen. After the lengthy PT, my shoulder had the exact same pain and caused same sleepless nights. 2nd surgeon scoped the shoulder, tightned the capsule, shaved a bunch of torn muscle. More therapy. Exact pain still existed. Was sent to a 3rd surgeon, who reviewed everything and said he needs to go in and severe many of the tendons, clean them up and screw them down. I told them to forget that. So the review board sent me packing with disability. Last surgery was August of 04'. Today, I take vicodin for pain. Limit what I can do with my dominant arm.....any work above the shoulder causes my hand and forearm to go numb and cold. Atleast, I dont have to sleep on my arm anymore to help control pain....thats the only thing that really changed. Why is it that some people can have one shoulder surgery while others need many.

Feb 17, 2011 Rating bankhart and rotator cuff NEW by: asterbar i just had surgery on the 28th of january. they had to repair my labrum fix a dent in the bone and some other stuff that i really didnt understand. the surgery was supposed to take about 2 hours but took over 4. the pain went away after 3 days other than some soreness. i dont even wear the sling as much as im supposed to.. im very careful not to use my arm . if it doesnt hurt and im really careful do i really need the sling. if anyone has any comments id appreciate it good luck everybody.

Feb 17, 2011 Rating bankhart and rotator cuff NEW by: asterbar i just had surgery on the 28th of january. they had to repair my labrum fix a dent in the bone and some other stuff that i really didnt understand. the surgery was supposed to take about 2 hours but took over 4. the pain went away after 3 days other than some soreness. i dont even wear the sling as much as im supposed to.. im very careful not to use my arm . if it doesnt hurt and im really careful do i really need the sling. if anyone has any comments id appreciate it good luck everybody.

Feb 17, 2011 Rating Sorry to hear about all your pain NEW by: Anonymous I had surgery about a year ago on a torn labrum. At the time I just figured I'd be in pain for the rest of my life. I was getting addicted to Tramadol and nothing was changing. Even after getting my cortizone shot the pain came back. I have to say that I am now pain free, for the most part. There are times when I overdue it and my shoulder reminds me what an idiot I am. I do not take Tramadol anymore which is good because your body can get addicted to it(once I realized mine was I stopped immediately). There is no "miracle" fix. At least in my case. This s#%t hurts hands down and hurts for quite a while. If your joint has tightened up after labrum surgery, just be patient. Hopefully one day, like myself, it'll just be gone. The cortizone does really help a lot but it goes away eventually, but still get it as it lubricates the joint allowing you to stretch and exercise it more and more. For those of you going through this....I feel for you and hope things improve drastically.

Feb 22, 2011 Rating update NEW by: frustrated in IL Every surgery is very individual, however unfortunate complications happen. It is frustrating when things do not go well and dr's are not always forthcoming and not a lot of information out there that I can relate to. My post is to let those who are experiencing complications, that they are not alone, it's good to vent and share experiences. Since my surgery in Nov I have had many ups & downs; pain was sooo bad mid January, to my bicep I could have cut my whole arm/shoulder off, dr gave me two cortisone shots, oral steroids and sent me to a pain doc. New meds have helped, had a procedure to rule out complex regional pain syndrome, so now my dr is thinking poss brachial neuritis due to a nerve block had with surgery. Which has left me with limited range of motion and partial use of forearm, which PT cannot address until my pain/nerve issues improve. So looking at another block so the dr can evaluate my shoulder and ROM, to see if PT or poss surgery will help. So if you had a great outcome, I'm very happy for you. If you did not, this is my experience so far.

Feb 23, 2011 Rating pain after 2 surgeries NEW by: Anonymous well im 47 yr old female and had surgery for a torn labrum full thickness also had bursectomy and a acromoplasty after 4wks in sling started therapy very painful 8wks. finally had a second opinion and ended up having another arthoscopic surgery found out the anchors had partially detached and one suture completely covered in adhesions. well im 5wks post op started therapy was doing well. and the same pain if not worse has started again. have a drs appt tomorrow....dont know what is wrong or what to do i have constant pain. anybody out there with similar experience?

Mar 02, 2011 Rating Thermal shrinkage NEW by: Anonymous Hello, I've read through a few of the comments & it's nice too see I'm not alone with pesky shoulder issues. 29, had arthoscopy mid jan, thermal shrinkage & small repair of tendon. The shoulder was loose hence the shrinkage, three weeks in sling with physio straight away, six weeks off work.  Was doing ok until around ten days ago & started feeling more severe pain then any time pre or post op. Like pulling, can't lie on it at all, hurts without moving, feels hot, The physio said it's because my muscles are weak and it's only the tendons that are supporting my shoulder. Been signed off again by doctor who said he's not surprised by the pain. He's put me on steroids for a week. I can't seem to find much info on the web from anyone who had had thermal capsular shrinkage, is there anyone who has had similar pain and can give me an idea of how long to expect this for etc, thanks

Mar 02, 2011 Rating follow up to arthoscopic surgery NEW by: Anonymous WELL UPDATE FROM THE 47 YEAR OLD FEMALE I HAVE ADHESION GROWING AGAIN I WAS TOLD A SURGEONS NIGHTMARE. STILL GOING TO THERAPY WAS GIVEN AN INJECTION OF CORTISONE TO TRY TO HELP. STILL PAIN SOME DAYS CONSTANT. I SOMETIMES THINK I CANT STAND IT ANYMORE. AND WAS IT WORTH THE SURGERY. IS THERE TREATMENT FOR ADHESIONS?

Mar 23, 2011 Rating still living with pain after 3 months of acromoplasty surgery NEW by: marvin phil, i was operated acromoplasty surgery last december 9 ,2010.because i have impigement syndrome according to my doctor.after 1 month its not so painful but its hard to move after doing sttreching and exercise the pain was the same again i suffer before ,now is march and still suffering from pain and hoping that someday the pain will be gone,

Mar 25, 2011 Rating breast pain NEW by: JB I had arthroscopy surgery on my left shoulder March 1st for a bone spur. 2 days later I noticed my breast hurt worse than the shoulder. Do they use a large instrument that may have bruised me? I'm too embarassed to call the Doc.

Mar 25, 2011 Rating breast pain NEW by: JB I had arthroscopy surgery on my left shoulder March 1st for a bone spur. 2 days later I noticed my breast hurt worse than the shoulder. Do they use a large instrument that may have bruised me? I'm too embarassed to call the Doc.

Apr 06, 2011 Rating shoulder arthoscopyfeb. 8 NEW by: Everette After shoulder repair I had some pain but was able to deal with it. three weeks later doc sent me to pt. For the next three weeks I progressed well and felt that i would be pain free in no time at all. I was able to move my arm in any direction with miminal effort or pain. My doc than ordered pt strengthening, theystrped a two pound weight on my arm and had me doing repetitive exercises. From day one with the added weight I started experiencing intense pain, when I complained to the therapist they claimed no pain no gain. after two weeks of this torture I have severe pain the inside of my left bicep is black and blue. Could I have retorn the labia?

Apr 06, 2011 Rating shoulder arthoscopyfeb. 8 NEW by: Everette After shoulder repair I had some pain but was able to deal with it. three weeks later doc sent me to pt. For the next three weeks I progressed well and felt that i would be pain free in no time at all. I was able to move my arm in any direction with miminal effort or pain. My doc than ordered pt strengthening, theystrped a two pound weight on my arm and had me doing repetitive exercises. From day one with the added weight I started experiencing intense pain, when I complained to the therapist they claimed no pain no gain. after two weeks of this torture I have severe pain the inside of my left bicep is black and blue. Could I have retorn the labia?

Apr 11, 2011 Rating Arthroscopy surgery on right shoulder NEW by: Anonymous I had 1cm tear in ligament in right shoulder. Had the surgery a week ago today, April 4th. My doctor says I will probably be able to go back to my desk job in a week. It's been a week and I guess Iwill go back tomorrow. I had severe pain the day after the surgery and he had to up my meds from Morphine to Vicodin. I was taking Vicodin like clockwork but the past two days I have only taken 2 a day. I feel just Ok. Arm is very stiff, very sore which is expected but now he wants me to do these arms exercise with this rope. I thought this was too soon after one week of surgery? But he is the surgeon. Has anyone else started moving the arm only one week after their surgery? He wants to see me in 3-4 weeks and then after that we will discuss PT.

Apr 27, 2011 Rating doing well NEW by: boo Hi all, I think I must be fortunate as I'm doing so well. I had a shoulder arthroscopy almost 5 weeks ago. The surgeon removed some tissue. I had a torn bicep tendon which sadly they couldn't repair. I was given exercises to do straight away. They were painful to start with but they got easier. I have progressed to exercising with bands. I'm also going to try dumbells. I still have pain but its manageable. I'm now back at work. Working as a carer in a nursing home. Luckily the staff are brilliant and help me with the heavier work. I'm hopeful that I will get better in time. I hope all those who are still suffering feel some comfort soon. Boo

May 17, 2011 Rating anyone had this? NEW by: Anonymous my doc advised, i could take my arm out of the sling when i was at home or when it wouldn't get bumped a week after surgery. i did it over the weekend a couple of days later after he told me but now its really sore. it was fine initally after surgery and while in the sling, but now it aches especially especially around the collar bone and when i turn my neck. any tips?

May 17, 2011 Rating anyone had this? NEW by: Anonymous my doc advised, i could take my arm out of the sling when i was at home or when it wouldn't get bumped a week after surgery. i did it over the weekend a couple of days later after he told me but now its really sore. it was fine initally after surgery and while in the sling, but now it aches especially especially around the collar bone and when i turn my neck. any tips?

May 17, 2011 Rating anyone had this? NEW by: Anonymous my doc advised, i could take my arm out of the sling when i was at home or when it wouldn't get bumped a week after surgery. i did it over the weekend a couple of days later after he told me but now its really sore. it was fine initally after surgery and while in the sling, but now it aches especially especially around the collar bone and when i turn my neck. any tips?

May 18, 2011 Rating Get that arm out for the sling! NEW by: Sue Besant I had pretty much the same experience, my physio was pushing me to take the arm out of the sling as mush as possible, to avoid elbow stiffness and promote early movement. It hurt like hell to do it, my arm felt like a dead weigh and I was aching it was pretty scary actually, it felt like too much too soon, but I persevered for a few days and balanced having it in the sling and out, and not too much letting it hang down to pull on the bicep but more letting the arm lie out straight on my body or on a cushion if I was sitting or lying. After a week or so it was feeling much better an more mobile and strong, and now I a 6 months out of a slap !! repair and about 85% back to Normal! I don;t have any real pain, a few twinges here and there as I am still on the road to recovery, but a better outcome than I could have imagined so far. I do put a lot of my recovery down to that early movement.

May 24, 2011 Rating i need answers please NEW by: carlene I had shoulder surgery on my left shoulder to repair a small tear and take some calcium deposits I had on April 7 2011. Yes it is so hard to find a right way to sleep. I am up 3 or 4 times a night. My biceps are so sore in my left arm. Is it suppose to feel that way? Also I have a aching pain that goes down to my wrist and my wrist hurts. Please could anyone let me know if this is normal. Thank you

May 25, 2011 Rating shoulder op NEW by: boo Hi, I had my op in March on my right shoulder. They removed some tissue and a torn un repairable biceps tendon. It was very painful for a couple weeks. I did my pt faithfully. After a few weeks I went to see a physical therapist and he gave me stretch bands to exercise with. I'm doing very well but I still feel some pain while I'm working as a carer and in bed and I too Carlene get pain down to my wrist. Plus I still need a low dose of painkillers. I was told it could take up to 12 weeks for the pain to improve completely and the strength to return to normal in 6 months. The strength in my biceps is still weak. Maybe when that improves the pain will ease off. Hope so. Boo

May 30, 2011 Rating arm pain NEW by: Cindy I had arthroscopic surgery on my right shoulder one week ago and for a bone spur and a frozen shoulder. I started PT the next day, which includes massage therapy (the best!). I have pain in my neck on the right side and down my arm to my hand, but my muscles are atrophied in my neck and shoulder, and so knotted, that it will take time to work them out. I also have some compressed discs in my neck, which doesn't help. I am just taking Aleve and Tylenol, and using a lot of ice packs. I go back to work tomorrow (desk work). PT said the pain in the arm is normal, since all of the muscles are related to one another, it just takes time. I still don't have total motion from my arm, that will take a while.

Jul 10, 2011 Rating what I should be worried about after surgery NEW by: sean I had shoulder surgery 4 weeks ago, I was told I could start lifting weights after 3 weeks of physical therapy. I think I pushed it to far, because my shoulder swelled up the size of a balloon. Now I have massive bruising under my shoulder and my whole arm aches in a pain I can barely stand. Should I be worried about this?

Jul 13, 2011 Rating shoulder surgery NEW by: Anonymous well here i am again it will be almost a year after my 1st surgery for a labrum tear, bone spur removal and acromiplasty and 7 months after my second arthoscopic "clean up surgery " adhesions and biodegradable ancors had come off. well was doing better and now i have constant pain burning sensation my dr thinks im crazy i requested another mri and he suggested i come in for a visit and re-evauate my rom….i cant stand it anymore. no one seems to understand. is this normal to have pain for so long? any suggestions ? shld i see another ortho he seems to be lost for words/treatment "

Aug 01, 2011 Rating My shoulder pain! NEW by: Jeannette I dislocated my shoulder 3 years ago and should have had surgery sooner, in June of this year I dislocated it twice so I knew I needed surgery as soon as possible or I would contiue to dislocate it, because of the past two dislocations I did so much damage to my shoulder! I am is so much pain from the surgery! 5 weeks later!!! I know I am not alone after reading all the posts on here, and I am not the only one that is stuck trying to sleep in a recliner!!! the pain is so bad and I do have pain pills but they put me to sleep when I need to be awake! (like at work) but do not keep me sleeping at night! I can't wait to feel normal again :'o{

Aug 01, 2011 Rating it does get better! NEW by: Sue Besant Hi Jeannette, I had the same experience, but if you are getting the right advice and support from your physio and surgeon, and strictly stick to the rehab without fail, it does get better! Unfortunately most of these forums are all the 'bad stories' which can be a bit scary, but once we start improving and recovering, not everyone goes back to the forum again to say how well they have done! Hang in there...I am 9 months post op now, and finally feel better than before the surgery. It is not an easy road, but you do come out the other side if you make the right decisions.... :)

Aug 06, 2011 Rating HAD ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY IN FEB 2011 NEW by: Anonymous HAD INFORMATION AND A SPUR ON RIGHT SHOURLDER, HURT FROM A FALL. BONE SCRAPED AN SPUR REMOVED, WENT TO PT FOR 6 WKS, STILL HAVING EVERY TIME I GO BACK HE GIVES ME ANOTHER CORTOSONE SHOT WHICH DON'T HELP, HAS ANY HAD THIS ANY ADVISE

Aug 06, 2011 Rating HAD ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY IN FEB 2011 NEW by: Anonymous HAD INFORMATION AND A SPUR ON RIGHT SHOURLDER, HURT FROM A FALL. BONE SCRAPED AN SPUR REMOVED, WENT TO PT FOR 6 WKS, STILL HAVING EVERY TIME I GO BACK HE GIVES ME ANOTHER CORTOSONE SHOT WHICH DON'T HELP, HAS ANY HAD THIS ANY ADVISE

Aug 21, 2011 Rating RE Shoulder NEW by: Anonymous I am a 45 yr old women. Diabetic. I had a shoulder manipulation. Did not work. Then they went in with a scope found a partial tear, bone spur. cleaned out all the scar tissue. Also manipulated it again. Great I went to physical therapy after surgery and am still going 3-5 weeks later. Problem is still lots of pain. Is this normal? I am taking so many pain pills. Problem is I try not to take them , then my shoulder wont relax enough to move. Because it hurts so bad trying to move it.I am still putting ice on it and started taking an anti-inflammatory Any suggestions from anyone? I am supposed to go back to work in 2week. I need to be off pain pills and in very little pain. Please help Sherri

Nov 23, 2011 Rating Tolerant NEW by: Caressa A. I guess I'm really tolerant. I had Bicep Repair and Slap Repair surgery one month ago today. The second day I was almost off of the pain medicine. I didn't go back on it aggressively until I fell in the tub at the end of week two. The pain the next day was more then the pain from the surgery in the first two weeks. I think I have a high pain tolerance though...otherwise I would have never gotten so torn up in the first place. My shoulder pain began over a year ago and it took me nearly that long to complain to a dr. Had I complained sooner it wouldn't have been such a major surgery. Anyway, I think the recovery is what hurts more. A lot of burning and stuff. I am going to try a muscle relaxer since it's been 4 weeks and I saw another similar surgery on this page where they had used one at 17 days. I think that will help me sleep better and so on. Good luck everyone. I don't even know how I got a Sports Injury. I'm the least sporty girl out there.

Dec 13, 2011 Rating 6 days after shoulder surgery NEW by: Veronica Hi, I had surgery 6 days ago. I have so much pain at times. I don't like to take so much meds but for now I can't help it. The second dsy sfter surgery,I was crying like a baby. Reading all this comments really helps. Thank you all...

Dec 13, 2011 Rating 6 days after shoulder surgery NEW by: Veronica Hi, I had surgery 6 days ago. I have so much pain at times. I don't like to take so much meds but for now I can't help it. The second dsy sfter surgery,I was crying like a baby. Reading all this comments really helps. Thank you all...

Jan 11, 2012 Rating burning peck muscle NEW by: DaveF. Hi, I am Six weeks post-op from an 80%orthopedic tear in my cuff along with muscle atrophy. I am having burning in my peck muscle when I have been doing to much house cleaning or walking the track at the Y. Is this a normal pain? I was told I will be off work 4-6 months because of possible retear.

Jan 19, 2012 Rating Wish it would go away NEW by: MNladycop I have read all the comments here and am so glad to hear that I am not alone. I had a NEER-Mumford open procedure (bone spurs) and bursa sack repair in Sept of 2009. Was still in LOTS of pain one year later. The doc didn't believe me but finally ordered another MRI. This showed a torn rotator cuff. The doc missed it when he was in there. Back to surgery in April of 2011 with a different doc. Did this one arthroscopically. As of today I am still on light duty. Did therapy both times and do my home exercises but still have trouble reaching overhead, out to the side, and behind my back. The strength is pretty good now. But then there's the pain. My shoulder always feels swollen inside and I have constant pain especially in my shoulder blade. There is a sharp pain and constant burning. Where that bone spur surgery was performed I can feel weather changes big time. I live on ibuprofen and still have problems sleeping. I had another MRI a week and a half ago but haven't heard anything yet. My employer has been very patient but is starting to wonder when I'll be cleared for full duty. I'm wondering if I will be able to go back to work at all. I am so frustrated and question my decision to have these procedures. The pain is better than it was before all this but before I didn't have doctors making life changing decisions for me (does that make sense?) I hope everyone here has a totally pain free day!

Jan 19, 2012 Rating Wish it would go away NEW by: MNladycop I have read all the comments here and am so glad to hear that I am not alone. I had a NEER-Mumford open procedure (bone spurs) and bursa sack repair in Sept of 2009. Was still in LOTS of pain one year later. The doc didn't believe me but finally ordered another MRI. This showed a torn rotator cuff. The doc missed it when he was in there. Back to surgery in April of 2011 with a different doc. Did this one arthroscopically. As of today I am still on light duty. Did therapy both times and do my home exercises but still have trouble reaching overhead, out to the side, and behind my back. The strength is pretty good now. But then there's the pain. My shoulder always feels swollen inside and I have constant pain especially in my shoulder blade. There is a sharp pain and constant burning. Where that bone spur surgery was performed I can feel weather changes big time. I live on ibuprofen and still have problems sleeping. I had another MRI a week and a half ago but haven't heard anything yet. My employer has been very patient but is starting to wonder when I'll be cleared for full duty. I'm wondering if I will be able to go back to work at all. I am so frustrated and question my decision to have these procedures. The pain is better than it was before all this but before I didn't have doctors making life changing decisions for me (does that make sense?) I hope everyone here has a totally pain free day!

Jan 19, 2012 Rating Wish it would go away NEW by: MNladycop I have read all the comments here and am so glad to hear that I am not alone. I had a NEER-Mumford open procedure (bone spurs) and bursa sack repair in Sept of 2009. Was still in LOTS of pain one year later. The doc didn't believe me but finally ordered another MRI. This showed a torn rotator cuff. The doc missed it when he was in there. Back to surgery in April of 2011 with a different doc. Did this one arthroscopically. As of today I am still on light duty. Did therapy both times and do my home exercises but still have trouble reaching overhead, out to the side, and behind my back. The strength is pretty good now. But then there's the pain. My shoulder always feels swollen inside and I have constant pain especially in my shoulder blade. There is a sharp pain and constant burning. Where that bone spur surgery was performed I can feel weather changes big time. I live on ibuprofen and still have problems sleeping. I had another MRI a week and a half ago but haven't heard anything yet. My employer has been very patient but is starting to wonder when I'll be cleared for full duty. I'm wondering if I will be able to go back to work at all. I am so frustrated and question my decision to have these procedures. The pain is better than it was before all this but before I didn't have doctors making life changing decisions for me (does that make sense?) I hope everyone here has a totally pain free day!

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