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Anyone? Mammogram TOO Painful after Reverse Shoulder Replacement?

Posted by lafromli @lafromli, Aug 31 11:40am

I had a Reverse Shoulder Replacement 18 months ago and still have problems with rotation and collarbone pain.
After my Primary Care Dr kept hounding me, I went for a Mammogram. I put it off due to the pain in my pectoral muscle, collarbone and scapular.
I did inform the tech that I had this Surgery but it didn't seem to connect with her that I may need some sort of modification.
I explained that I couldn't put my arm over my head the way she wanted and she came over and forced it over, and before I could catch my breath, started the compression which was so painful I started to scream!
I made her stop and she became indignant and said, "the pictures weren't any good!"
That was 10 days ago and I still have pain and it's making a clunking noise.
Has anyone else had this problem after their surgery? I can't believe that I am the only woman that's encountered this problem! There has to be some sort of protocol to handle this issue!

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queenie2030 | @queenie2030 | Sep 5 7:03pm
In reply to @queenie2030 "I had a reverse shoulder replacement June 7 and Aug 1 had a mammogram. I was..." + (show)
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I had a reverse shoulder replacement June 7 and Aug 1 had a mammogram. I was told I had no more restrictions of what I could do and I was pain free. I can put my arm above my head just fine. The procedure was very painful, I think the muscles above and below the compression were stressed too soon. I was foolish to go ahead but everyone said it was OK. I was motivated because I am a breast cancer survivor for 7 years after lumpectomy. My pain was gone fairly soon and I have no pain since. I think I am fortunate. The good news was no cancer was seen. I will be less eager to go so soon after my other shoulder replacement which will be my 5th joint replacement.

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I actually had the mammogram Aug 20th not the 1st. Saw my surgeon today for my last post op check and he said the pain was from the incision being stretched. No harm done and he said it is fine to have mammogram 2-3 months after surgery if you feel like it. Told me to keep doing PT. Said I could improve ROM and strength up to 2 years! I will keep at it.

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