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I had my shoulder revision surgery on 11/9/2022. From the beginning, I knew something was wrong. I was in constant pain, had severe weakness in my arm,no ROM, and fatigue. I also knew I had nerve damage because the pain was so severe! Had to go to a nerve specialist to get rid of nerve damage. I had no drainage or pus or fevers. In June 2023, my student therapist told me I needed to see my surgeon because my arm would make a thud sound going through the motions she was putting me through. I saw surgeon and he took an x-ray and based on that he diagnosed me with an infection. Scheduled surgery (7/13/2023)to remove implants and replaced them with antibiotic infused cement. Went to Infection Disease doctor and found out 3 of the cultures came back with 2 different types of cultures. I got PICC line placed and am receiving 6 weeks worth of IV antibiotic. My arm didn't heal right so I will have to have my arm rebuilt after infection cleared up. Still no fever or drainage to indicate I have an infection. The noise my arm was making was the humerus implant was loose and moving around in my arm. What a mess!

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Wow…thanks….that is very helpful. Sounds very similar…..how long did it take to get your cultures back…..my shoulder is not making any noises, but it sure feels like it is not attached too well…..I’d like to keep up with your progress and am brand new to this site…..will you keep us updated? If not, I can give you my email….
carolyndice49402@gmail.com

Thanks. Hoping you are feeling better every day!