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Sudden pain in shoulder and bicep

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christine75909
christine75909

I had rotar cuff repair which I undestand from my OS was more complex due to longstanding degenerative issues. Like most everyone I experienced acute pain immediatly and for sometime following the op.

Pain became more manageable but I still experienced pain everyday and remain on Tramadol.

Spoke with OS couple of weeks ago who stated that given my op he was not surprised that I was stiil in some pain but from examination it was a good repair and that I may continue to have pain for1-11/2 years following surgery.

That's the background. I have been very careful so far as i realise that it is still early days, however today I forgot. I woke with severe pain in shoulder assumed I had rolled over onto it during the night. Took medication and felt a little better so tidied up and then hoovered. I have not used the big hoover since before my op. I don't know what I was thinking.

I am now experiencing very severe pain. Cannot have my bra strap on my shoulder. 

I am not really looking for answers but I am at work on my own and feel after everything that I have gone through I have probably damaged my RC.

I am feeling pretty devastated.

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  • sparkery
    sparkery christine75909

    Posted

    If the pain came on gradually you have probably aggravated the injury and it should settle. If there was sudden tearing pain then that would be more likely to have done some damage. Rotator cuff repair pain has good days and bad ones. I remember just sweeping witha straw broom would cause me more pain so vacuuming was probably not good for it. Now you have to rest and follow the surgeons advice. Pain relief, ice and rest?
    • christine75909
      christine75909 sparkery

      Posted

      Thanks for the reassurance sparkey. It does feeel slightly better today. I think I was so anxious as I have not had this sort of pain for sometime. I don't think I could have torn it in bed and the pain was not sudden. Will try to stay positive.

      Thanks again.

    • richella_40978
      richella_40978 christine75909

      Posted

      If there is one thing I've learned about recovery from Rc surgery, it takes time. Do what your therapist instructs you to do. Be patient. I am one year post, and still have pain with certain activities. Rest and ice as was stated in an earlier post. Take care!

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