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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

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Hi, my name is Barb. I have been seeing a pain management Dr for 3+ years. Had an SNS placed in lumbar spine from failed back surgery 15 years ago. I have Osteoarthritis up & down my spine. Also have had TKR's done 11 years ago for same issue. Also had ruptured Left quad tendon (3months post op) repaired twice which didn't work. Now having shoulder pain due to same issue. Had a scope of shoulder showing I shredded a biceps tendon & severe Osteoarthritis. Am scheduled for reverse total shoulder the end of October of 2024. Probably will need Right shoulder done in a short period of time for same problem. Try to stay on top of pain with Tramadol & Acetaminophen(as I can't take anything else). I feel like I'm falling apart with no end in site. I need some help & encouragement to keep on going. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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I def understand what you’re going thru. I’m 51 and have had a TKA on both knees and also a quad tendon rupture and repair. My doctor hasn’t provided rhyme or reason. I tend to fall a ton n he is saying it’s my fault that it failed. I repeatedly told him I am fall risk. Of course he didn’t or hasn’t listened. I’m wondering why this is happening. First of all it’s a very rare occurrence and secondly the success rate of a repair I believe is less than 5% in all TKA patients.. I’m so desperate to just be able to get on the floor with my new grandbaby. I can’t do it! I just want facts . Also I continually contact my surgeon with my symptoms and he says… that’s normal. I really hope you get answers as well. This is just crazy🥹🥹