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Total shoulder replacement one month later

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 7, 2023 | Replies (25)
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@queenie2030

I am having a shoulder replacement in Feb. the surgeon told me the nerve block would last about 3 days. Were you on prednisone at the time of your surgery. How did that go? I wish you total healing. Thank you for sharing your experience. How old are you?

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tfarizona | @tfarizona | Dec 25, 2022

Hi, I am 73 and was not on prednisone. I think that the longer nerve block might be great but might have side effects associated with it.

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frenelle | @frenelle | Dec 25, 2022

I had a reverse shoulder replacement in October and had a nerve block for 3 days. The first 12 hours after the surgery I got also additional pain medication. I never had severe pain after that or after the nerve block ended. I just took 2 Tylenol before going to sleep. I slept and are sleeping in the recliner. It is more comfortable than the bed for me.
I am doing PT and I can now do most of the things myself. I can raise my arm half way.
Hope this info helps.

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