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Shoulder Replacement: Still having pain

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 10, 2023 | Replies (80)

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@rascal1 I have not had a shoulder replacement but I understand being discouraged. After my second knee replacement, I was in a great deal of pain for about 6 - 8 weeks and then it suddenly lifted, almost overnight! My doctor was seeing me more regularly than typical because of the pain. When I went on an appointment after the pain lifted he was so glad and relieved. Before that it hurt so much at times that I actually cried.
Try to not be discouraged -- easier said than done of course. It will get better, I am sure. Until then just take it one day at a time and one of those days, hopefully, the pain will feel much better.
JK

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Thanks very much for your reply and encouragement JK!
Shoulder replacement is known to be the most difficult surgery and recovery of knee, hip etc.
I’ve had hip replacement and the pain eased much sooner.
None of the pain meds prescribed are working like Tramadol and Aleve.
Is there a non-opioid you have used that helped?
So glad you are better!
Thank you
Nancy