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I having been dealing with shoulder pain in both shoulders for about 2 years. I was seeing my rheumatologist for it- he really did nothing. I went to see my ortho dr. He immediately did xrays and sent me to physical therapy in September. It has helped some- with pain management- but has not and is not going to fix the problems. I have torn rotator cuffs with arthritis and muscle damage as well. He has injected them a couple of different times-they usually don't last but for a few days, but the… read more
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Members shared varied experiences with rotator cuff surgery, with some reporting excellent long-term outcomes after initial pain and recovery,... Read more
The surgery is needed and you will get through it. I had shoulder surgery about 20 years ago and I do NOT have any pain with it now. I had a great orthopedic surgeon who I had good faith in and I know he would do the job right. Just try to think positive: the pain from the surgery will last a little while but your shoulders will be better in the end. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease along with Fibromyalgia. One day at a time. Write any time. Lorri
Have had two rotator cuff surgeries.... on same shoulder! Painful but had to be done.... arm was in sling and couldn’t be used!!! It has been ten years ago and still good!
Hello Jodie. My sister had the rotator surgery. Twice on the same shoulder. First one didnt work. 2Nd one wasnt much better. She sas she s not having the other one done. Its so painful. I hope its better for u
That's exactly where I am right now. After the holidays I am pushing to have the surgery. I just cant keep going like this. Everything is suffering. thank you for the prayers- they will and are needed.
I recently had shoulder surgery for the exact same thing. I was in pain for so long before the surgery having to do therapy and injections to satisfy my insurance. My recovery went so well and in a way was easy since i went thru so much before it. I will be praying that you have a quick and easy recovery as i did.
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