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I have returned to work on light duties after bicep tendoeisis and subacromial decompression. I was doing well post op and my Physio was happy with my progress. However, I have recently started to get severe shooting pains in my shoulder and arm which is excruciating. I'm already taking Tramadol and paracetamol which was working great. Now I'm back to sleepness nights with the pain.
Any thoughts ?
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thechefshat david11111
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I've had a tenodesis. I found it unremarkabe, but many folk report spasms in the bicep and pain down the arm, though at what stage exactly, I can't say.
Hope that helps a little ;-/
NICK
david11111 thechefshat
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Operation in January this year. No "Ooops" moment that I'm aware of. Everything has been good till recently...
Seeing GP tomorrow so I may learn more after my appointment
tracey74894 david11111
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A frozen shoulder?😞. Is your movement any less? I do hope it's not.
Tracey x
david11111 tracey74894
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i do hope it's not frozen shoulder. Movement is good still.
Its a stabbing type pain, more at night than day
Hope all is well with you ? x
david11111
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I have now been Pescribed Diclophenac with Tramadol to see if that helps with pain relief. My concern is that I will become excessively drowsy which will impact on work especially when I'm on a late shift or on call
thechefshat david11111
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Good news. You're probably aware thatthe Diclophenac is an anti inflammatory and the Tramadol is for masking pain, but does make you drowsy, so you might want to reserve that for night time.
If the Diclophenac doesn't work, you can also try Naproxen, which many doctors are prescribing instead. I take it and it hepls.
Best of luck, NICK
david11111 thechefshat
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fingers crossed that it will be successful and work 😊
tracy24377 david11111
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how long did you have off work before going back to light duties
I had my op 6 weeks ago it was open surgery for a subacromial decompression with physio I seem to have hit a wall and now need more pain relief to get me through each session
certainly cannot drive yet and yes Naproxen in a great drug for inflammation and pain relief
david11111 tracy24377
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I was off for 14 weeks before returning to work on light duties.
Physio was going really well until recently and now I'm taking more painkillers than before the procedure
Im now using Tramadol and Diclophenac