MrsFrog

Does it get worse before it gets better?

Had surgery on my shoulder last Tuesday, was painful for a few days and then the pain went steadily down, which was nice.

But for the last couple of days, since I have regained a lot of movement in my arm, it hurts like hell and gets worst everyday!

Ok, I am not supposed to do too much with it until the surgeon says I can (like I can't lift my arm above my shoulder or carry any weight) and I don't think I am doing much anyway... but will put the sling back for a few hours everyday just in case.

Andy-R

THB the first 3 weeks are the worst, a case of ballance between manageing pain whilst excercising & carrying out day to day activities(as best as possible).

The pain from the operation will start to reduce significantly and range of movement return with the most noticable differences from weeks 3-6.

Try to steer clear of completely resting your shoulder, movement is good and although you'll experience stiffness it will ease.

Hopefully you'll be back on the mend soon

MrsFrog

Thanks Andy!!

I do move my arm everyday but I am now in pain even when not moving.... If it gets worst, I guess I'll give them a call and ask for more painkillers... some that work for a change...

Andy-R

Nat in my experience post Operation your given a few days supply of pain killers then its down to you and your GP to ensure that pain is managed.

Is the gradual increase in pain related to the decrease of Painkillers/Anti-inflammatorys?

The best advise I recieved was from an an Anaesthetist if your in pain you need pain relief, if you in discomfort pain relief is not necisarly needed, dont suffer unnecesarly, when there is relief readily available. Use it and if you need more ask.

MrsFrog

Well, the ones they gave me didn't help just after the op. When I got home, took them a couple of times but they didn't seem to lessen the pain at all. Was gutted they didn't give me any morphine!! I love morphine!!!

The anti-inflamatory made me real sick so didn't take them anymore. Not worth the aggro IMO!!!

The pain now is just constant. Will call them tomorrow and ask them. If they say its normal and it'll go away, I'll bear with it. Don't really like taking much.... If not, I'll ask for the magic little pills!!

Lou Lou.

Sorry to hear ur in pain but def get on the phone if it gets any worse painkillers are great

Hope ur on the mend soon huni

ive missed u as havnt seen u both for ages oh and ive got a pressie for you so will hopefully see you soon to give it to you

x x x

Anonymous

I was ok after about 4 weeks.....then had to have another op LOL....
back in for another few days...

Still have issues with bits of my face now LOL....

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

Nat - yes it does get a bit worse then starts to get better.

Just keep doing plenty of exercise to get the muscles working again and dont forget to take plenty of rest and let Greg do all the work

MrsFrog

Oh Lou baby.... thanks!! Have missed you too !!

Pressie? Did you say pressie? yeahahahahahah!!! what is it what is it???

MrsFrog

dingy what did you have done?

ran I know hun!!! I am VERY good at letting him do EVERYTHING at moment!! bless his socks!!

Lou Lou.

lol sorry cant tell you will have to wait and see

will you be coming to southend 2nite?? if so will bring it with me

x x x

MrsFrog

We might, will depend on how Greg feels... I can't drive....