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Shoulder Replacement: Still having pain
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 10, 2023 | Replies (80)Comment receiving replies
I have discussed my ongoing pain and difficulties with my Dr. several times. With very little support. They prescribed a prednisone 6-pack which I was able to refill, however after 2 of them, I'm still in severe pain and have very little use of my arm. It's been 4 months since surgery. I started PT, but have not been able to accomplish much because my arm gets so swollen and painful afterwards. It takes several days for it to calm down. That is, if I take Excedrin, which I'm not supposed to take because of my heart. I am very frustrated at this point and don't know where to turn for help with this.
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See a pain management doctor and have him/her burn the nerve going to that shoulder. I've had it done for my neck and it helps for about a year or so. You would be going in as an outpatient and leave the same day. Piece of cake. No recover time at all. Its done with needles. Ask about it.