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Rotator Cuff full tear and retraction of supraspinatus tendon
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 23, 2023 | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
@ladyaceintx1
Good luck on your MRI. I found Extra Strength Tylenol Nighttime the best for getting some sleep through the night. Surprisingly the Tylenol really helped, I tripped on an extension cord and stretched my arms out to break my fall but my shoulder landed squarely on our solid wooden television console. It was also something I felt would go away but alas, it didn't. I went to my PT (who is awesome) and he just shook his head and said, "You need a MRI. I think the Rotator is torn." He was right. But it went a bit further than just the rotator. Two other ligaments were torn but the supraspinatus was completely town and detached. He left the bicep detached and didn't repair it. The third tendon was deep inside and had to have clamps placed to hold the tendon. So you may have a Rotator tear but don't write the scripts until you have the MRI and then work with the doctor to determine your best course of treatment. You never know!
Good Luck!
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@mrsflutterby
Thank you for the advice and for sharing your story which sounds horribly painful. I'm sorry you injured yourself so badly. I've read through other accounts of stories from people who say they have a rotator cuff injury but haven't read any accounts that actually describe symptoms, (other than lack of sleep) or actions that cannot be performed due to the injury. I'm so tired but almost dred going to bed because of the constant pain and waking up at least twice every night in severe pain.