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2 weeks post of surgery. Still tired

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kisani61393
kisani61393

Had a shoulder arthroscopy and subacromial decompression done 13 days ago. Op went well with inflamed tissue removed along with some bone. Only pain meds I am on is nurofen and Panadol. My question is. I am constantly lethargic. I never slept during the day now I find myself having a nap on the afternoon. Oz this normal? Any advice? Thank you

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  • NewfsNDanes
    NewfsNDanes kisani61393

    Posted

    I'm not a doctor, so take my opinion for what it's worth. But, surgery is a type of trauma to your body, and it is trying to recover from that; and that requires rest.

    I had a similar surgery last fall and recall feeling exhausted for a while afterward.

    When in doubt, always call your surgeon's office...a simple phone call can relieve a lot of the worry you are feeling.

    Best of luck, and happy healing.

    • kisani61393
      kisani61393 NewfsNDanes

      Posted

      Thank You for your response, i will try and get in contact today with surgeon, i have not seen surgeon since before surgery, only seen his assistants after surgery.
  • Hems06
    Hems06 kisani61393

    Posted

    sorry to hear that you had to go through proceuder. Even I had the same Operation along with capsulitis release and I am on my 5th weeks running. Yeah, I had a so much pain too until 2 weeks but it started to ease off the pain after that. make sure you do home exercises that was given which helps to rescue pain. Keep icing on your shoulder. It’s normal and two weeks is too early to expect something changes , I guess. Don’t worry ! It will go away  and you will see a lot of difference as time goes by. Good luck ! 
    • kisani61393
      kisani61393 Hems06

      Posted

      Thank You for your response, pain has improved a lot in last week. Am pushing myself to do home exercises. Hospital told me i didnt need to ice the shoulder. Should i start icing the shoulder?
  • st38295
    st38295 kisani61393

    Posted

    I don’t take Panafol-but tylenol (same active ingredient) used to make my kids sleepy. Have you tried not taking if for a few days?

    Also, are you sleeping ok?  

    • kisani61393
      kisani61393 st38295

      Posted

      Thank You for your reply, i have not had panadol or nurofen in a few days. I am constantly wanting to just sleep. I have no energy.
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