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Muscle spasms in upper arm after reverse shoulder replacement
Hello. Ever since I had rotator cuff repair 4 yrs ago, I have suffered from upper arm muscle spasms. They are extremely painful. I just had a reverse shoulder replacement on Tuesday. As soon as the nerve block wore off the spasms were back.I am wondering if anyone else has had this issue. The doctors say it is very unusual. They prescribed Valium which helps with spasms, but it is addictive. Does anyone have experience with this? Any ideas for muscle relaxers that work, but are not addictive?On top of this, I came home from Mayo with Covid! Thank goodness the Dr. said it shouldn't affect my recovery. Any help would be very appreciated!
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I had both shoulders with a reverse shoulder replacement this past year. What has the Physical Therapist recommended? Mine helped me with home exercises to do that helped a lot. I don’t know about shoulder spasms, but I have had severe muscle spasms in my legs for years.
I have tizanidine for muscle spasms in my neck but I only take it a few times a year.
What works for me is going to sound strange, but there is some research that backs it up. When the spasm starts, drink some sips of pickle or olive juice. Olive juice works the best for me. Stops them immediately. Certainly not addictive and can’t hurt to try. It has something to do with the tartness blocks the spasm from continuing.
Let me know if it helps. Wouldn’t it be great if it worked for you?
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2 ReactionsDid you have your shoulder replacement at Mayo? How long did you stay there. I need two shoulders and am 82. I was told Recovery is very tough, And very long. Please talk to me.
I think you were probably asking @jprust, but I had mine at Mayo last week. I am 69. The surgeon kept me overnight, although apparently, it is often outpatient surgery. Honestly, I don't understand how anyone could go home same day. I think that's crazy! I have found this recovery way less painful than my rotator cuff surgery. It has been quite tolerable. I only took Oxycodone for two days. Now just taking Tylenol. Sleeping has been the hardest part for me. I'm only sleeping from about 2-4 hours a night and I'm exhausted. I just can't fall asleep on my back. I am typically a stomach sleeper. Wishing you good luck:)
If you read my comment, it did not say I had a show the replacement. It says I need two shoulders replaced. Let’s not take this any further you don’t seem to be responding to my question. Thank you.