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Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Shoulder Arthritis
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 27 8:03am | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
The 4% lidocaine OTC patches work well too. ...and I love the roll on and spray, especially for feet and back. The spray goes on cold and is instant relief, for me....and the brand I use even sprays upside down, so you can get it everywhere you want!!
I've needed a right shoulder replacement for about 5 years now, and have had well over 15 cortisone injections...Sometimes as often as every 2 months. They still work, but I'll often use a small 4% patch as well, especially in the winter time.
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Wow bweaver, 15 cortisone shots! That's gotta be a record. Glad they still work, at least a little. I'm a little surprised you can get them in less than 3 months - but it seems the thinking has changed by Drs and these shots are ok as long as they're working. Good for you!
There are 5% lidocaine patches as well via Rx. I also used KTape and it really helped. It takes two, ten-inch strips, and ideally someone to put them on.
One question - why haven't you had the shoulder replaced? I'm guessing because day-to-day pain is minimal. I just had an anatomical TSR on August 6th, but I was in pain everyday, not just at the gym. I'm a little over 6 weeks post-op now. The nasty pre-op pain is gone. Recovery requires a great deal of patience as the shoulder takes time to regain 1) flexibility and mobility, and 2) strength. I'm just starting on strength now with my PT.
I'm a reluctant veteran of joint replacements - both knees, right hip, and now left shoulder.
I'm 70 now and when I'm not recovering from a replacement surgery I'm in the gym 7x/week.
Anyway I wish you the best! Thanks for your comments.
Joe