Post capsular release pain. What's next
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I've had release surgery 2 was ago and he found a tear that was not seen on the MRI, which I understand is not unusual. But the level of pain post surgery is much worse than I ever expected and more often than not takes 2 pills to get enough relief instead of one. By now I was hoping to not need heavy drugs to get through the day and the night. I have been going to PT every other day and doing the exercises at home. Even so, I cannot lift my arm out in front of me, as in picking up a coffee cup, or lift it to the side hardly at all. The therapist cannot get it to go there either, which worries us both. Has anyone experienced these thing after surgery? Am I possibly looking at another surgery? Anyone had a second release on the same arm? I stumbled on this forum by accident and really appreciate the practical advice and sharing of experiences as well as the feeling if hope. Thank you all for sharing.
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Pkr9911 maryboo
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I am so sorry to hear that this has been your experience. I had multiple fractures to my shoulder. Let them heal for about four months. Failed therapy because the shoulder froze. Had steroid injections and pain meds until finally had the capsular release. It was a lifesaver to me. Day of surgery I went into a CPM machiine and had to be connected to it six hours a day for three weeks. It was rough but I do believe it was a huge reason I soared after the surgery. I continued therapy for a couple of more months and now am at about 92% function. I do know that it is possible for a post op capsular release shoulder to freeze again. That was why my physician had me in the shoulder CPM starting the day of surgery. If you are not familiar with that, just google it and you will that the chair looks like something Hannibel Lechter would sit in) I wish you the best. If I can answer any questions, just let me know.
mary82457 Pkr9911
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Best of luck to you, Maryboo; I hope you heal well. it does take an awfully long time for some people, (me, for instance).
May you heal quickly.
mema_again maryboo
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ali42615 maryboo
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It is a long process and I've probably got a year to go.
Don't delay, ask your consultant's secretary for an early review. Get pain relief advice from your GP. I had tramadol by day and naproxen & omeprazol, then tramadol low release for nighttime. Liquid morphine to top up if unbearable.
i feel for you, as no one knows how awful that pain is.
Good luck!
janice06014 maryboo
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