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Post rotator cuff pain.

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hjgold
hjgold

7 weeks after the op and a week after sling removal. I am finding my shoulder very painful and the exercises very difficult. My physio says I may have a frozen shoulder but only some of the symptoms. I only have physio once a fortnight which I dont feel is enough and leaves me feeling anxious as I cannot tell if all this is normal! I do appreciate that all my muscles are week having been immobile for so long but my mood has taken a nose dive and I would really like someone to tell me this is all par for the course!!!

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  • bill49757
    bill49757 hjgold

    Posted

    I had my sling removed at week 6 after starting therapy at 2 weeks. Sling removal was a relief but still opened me to a new world of pain. After supported for so long, the weight of the shoulder hanging hurts. I am at 10 weeks and am still having issues moving my arm outward just beyond neutral. My wrist is very painful being flared up by exercises after being immobilized for so long. Frozen shoulder issues as well. Everyone seems to be different, but the pain is consistent. I was told not to expect much relief till around 3 months post op. Hopefully that's the case for both of us.    

    • hjgold
      hjgold bill49757

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your reply Bill! I agree with everything you say and we do sound remarkably similar! Yes losing the sling was a huge relief especially with the hot weather, but as you say opened up a new world of pain - predominantly in upper arm! My wrist and hand really worried me as they were swollen and stiff right until the sling came off. Fortunately improved significantly now although still a way to go. I feel a lot better for your reply - so thanks again. Wishing us both a speedier recovery!
  • scrapbooker56
    scrapbooker56 hjgold

    Posted

    You both are still very early in your recovery. Be patient. I know that is hard to be, I was so ready to feel better.It will take 6 months to a year to be completely healed from this. Best wishes!
    • hjgold
      hjgold scrapbooker56

      Posted

      Hi. Yes you are absolutely right. But apart from the worry of my wrist and hand I was so lucky to have had an absolute minimum of pain for the y weeks in the sling. So it has come as a huge shock which no one prepares you for, to find myself in such pain. Also I must admit to being a worrier - so constantly find myself thinking I have done someting wrong! Physio fortnightly is not helpful either as I need more reassurance than every 14 days! Thank you for your reassurance - it is appreciated. Best wishes to you also.
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