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Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-25-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 41
Posted By galalena
Re: Do I REALLY need shoulder surgery???

I would continue on enjoying my life. You are not in pain. You can do what you want to do. Why would you take a risk to change that?
I am 57 and had a severe injury almost 4 years ago, rotator...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-25-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 198
Posted By galalena
Re: surgery block just wore off + i'm in horrible pain

I always get all my notes and reports - it helps to understand what all was done. And having a good therapist is critical!
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-25-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 198
Posted By galalena
Re: surgery block just wore off + i'm in horrible pain

The immediate period after shoulder surgery is very painful, but short-lived. Usually, two 5mg of percocet every 4 hrs. will handle the worst of it. Having been through this several times, in my...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-25-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 198
Posted By galalena
Re: surgery block just wore off + i'm in horrible pain

When do you go back to see the doc? Be sure to get a copy of your operative note. Did you have a rotator cuff repair? Or? Are you doing any kind of therapy?
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-24-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 198
Posted By galalena
Re: surgery block just wore off + i'm in horrible pain

How are you feeling ensatina? better,i hope?
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-22-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 198
Posted By galalena
Re: surgery block just wore off + i'm in horrible pain

Yes it is. I was in the hospital after my most recent replacement. The block wore off early, and all I had on order was tylenol. It took hours for the pain service to get there and get a rescue...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-22-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 198
Posted By galalena
Re: surgery block just wore off + i'm in horrible pain

very normal. keep taking the pain meds on schedule. Do not fall behind. You should be able to use ice. Use it - it really helps control post op pain. What did you have done? I've had 6...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-21-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 486
Posted By galalena
Re: Shoulder injury

Hang in there. Yes, I think that cutting back on PT is probably a good idea. My PT is only to do very simple stretching for 6 weeks - hardly worth going to the office for that but i have to. I...
Board: Chronic Pain 05-20-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 898
Posted By galalena
Re: Can "muggles" really know how we feel?

Good imagery.
I have a "friend" who not only took it upon herself to call one of her friends, a nurse, to discuss my situation, but also said "So how does it feel to think of yourself as disabled? ...
Board: Pain Management 05-18-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 946
Posted By galalena
Re: Treatment at ER

I see both sides of the issue, I am a chronic pain patient, I have been to the er, I know ER docs personally and as friends. The ER should be for emergencies, people in serious trouble. If I am in...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-15-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 486
Posted By galalena
Re: Shoulder injury

good luck! I understand the frustration, but be prepared for a long recovery period. As it turned out for me, the intra-operative fracture I had in March will take months to heal. I still have...
Board: Pain Management 05-14-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 102
Posted By galalena
Suprascapular nerve block

Does anyone have any experience with a suprascapular nerve block? My PM doc suggested it for my continuing shoulder pain after my sixth surgery, a reverse replacement and tuberosity reconstruction...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-14-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 112
Posted By galalena
Re: six week post shoulder/biceps tenodesis

Are you in therapy? Most therapy protocol does not even start for 6 weeks. 6 months to one year is more realistic. There are a lot of variables of course depending on your unique situation but it...
Board: Pain Management 05-13-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 946
Posted By galalena
Re: Treatment at ER

OK - I was confused on when she got the lortab. I do know how reluctant ER docs are to give out pain meds, though, as others have said, when they don't know the cause of the pain (ie, not obvious...
Board: Pain Management 05-12-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 946
Posted By galalena
Re: Treatment at ER

i think that the ER docs are treating the immediate problem and while he gave her enough lortab (10?) to hopefully see her through to a more thorough workup that takes place outside of the ER - as it...
Board: Pain Management 05-11-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 946
Posted By galalena
Re: Treatment at ER

I do not know a lot about different strengths and such of pain meds, but is lortab not a decent pain medication?

I DO know several ER docs personally. I am certainly NOT saying your daughter was...
Board: Pain Management 05-08-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 479
Posted By galalena
Re: Pain med refill problems

For what it is worth, i cannot get early refills at all. Period. They will send me the script early, but the date is for 30 days after the previous. Second, i have been on vacation when it was...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-08-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By galalena
Re: Poor external rotation even after PT

2 months is not very long when it comes to shoulder recovery. Usually internal rotation is the last to come back but due to your injury, ER may take longer. I am 9 weeks out from a reverse...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-05-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 183
Posted By galalena
Re: C6 Nerve Compression Under Scapula

Migh it be something like suprascapular nerve entrapment?
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-05-2013, 03:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 141
Posted By galalena
Re: Shoulder/chicken comb

I have never heard of this. Have you seen a doctor for your shoulder? I've been around the block with 6 shoulder surgeries and now have a reverse replacement and this is a new term to me, other...
Board: Pain Management 05-04-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By galalena
Re: Help with extended release meds

I agree that methadone is very inexpensive. I was surprised when the pharmacist said it was not covered by my insurance, but then quoted a very low cash price. I am still confused as to whether it...
Board: Pain Management 05-01-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 648
Posted By galalena
Re: Methadone

I see the PM doc in a couple weeks. I will see a local surgeon in a month - not the one who did my surgery. It is just too expensive to go there unless there really is a problem. I still use the...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-01-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By galalena
Re: May 6 Shoulder Replacement Surgery

The ice machines are no bigger than a small beer cooler, like for a six pack. I got one along with my replacements, so have 2 of them. Gel packs work just as well. Have 2 or 3 so one is always...
Board: Pain Management 04-30-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 842
Posted By galalena
Re: please help?? lost pain meds

Great news that they wont terminate you. You will be OK, having the knowledge that you will go back in a few days should be a relief, and maybe you can reassess your pain needs.
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-28-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By galalena
Re: May 6 Shoulder Replacement Surgery

I would ask, for sure. You should know about hospital stay, and expectations for PT, medications, etc. Sorry about the sweats! Any elastic waist will work. I had such a hard time due to my unique...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-28-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By galalena
Re: May 6 Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Really? I take back some of what I said then. A cuff repair makes it much more restrictive then. While a person starts pt early with a replacement, therapy is usually delayed and you are...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-28-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By galalena
Re: May 6 Shoulder Replacement Surgery

I have not had back surgery so won't comment on comparison, but have had 6 shoulder surgeries, including 3 replacement procedures on the right shoulder (hemi, total and reverse within 2 years). The...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-27-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By galalena
Re: frozen shoulder=surgery to cut bicep? shoulder surgery advice please

Definitely give it more time. 3 weeks is very early on. A tenodesis can fail, but it isn't very common.

The current thinking is to do either a tenodesis or tenotomy rather than a slap repair...
Board: Pain Management 04-27-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 842
Posted By galalena
Re: Stolen pain med's- what do I do?

First of all, what is done is done. You cannot take that phone call back, so you must try your best not to fret about that. You repeated several times that you have a good relationship with the NP,...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-26-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By galalena
Re: frozen shoulder=surgery to cut bicep? shoulder surgery advice please

Well, I actually have had 6 shoulder surgeries since Nov. 09. Rotator cuff repair, followed by lysis of adhesions due to excessive scarring, followed by bicep tenodesis and distal clavicle...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-26-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By galalena
Re: frozen shoulder=surgery to cut bicep? shoulder surgery advice please

Yes i had one. Why are you worried? It is way too early to worry as this takes several weeks and even months to heal and approach normalcy again. It is not unusual to have pain, cramping, and...
Board: Pain Management 04-22-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 648
Posted By galalena
Re: Methadone

Good idea on the sleep aid. He had me try trazadone for sleep before my most recent surgery when i was not taking methadone. That stuff gave me the worst stomach cramps! I do not take any other...
Board: Pain Management 04-22-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 648
Posted By galalena
Re: Methadone

My doc will not let me touch benzos. And my pcp cut me off ambien because of the methadone. Not a problem as tylenol pm will work fine now. I am still on a low dose and can get very tired.
Board: Pain Management 04-13-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 693
Posted By galalena
Re: After 5 foot surgeries in 2 years, here we go again!

Wow. You are in my thoughts. There is a very good foot surgeon in my town if you ever need to see someone else.
Board: Pain Management 04-11-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 563
Posted By galalena
Re: Need some advice!

Tendinitis and bursitis are maladies that can be treated without resorting to high levels of narcotics. I have had 6 shoulder surgeries in the last 3 years. The last being a salvage reverse...
Board: Pain Management 04-10-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 563
Posted By galalena
Re: Need some advice!

I still hope you can find a reason for the pain. I see overweight and out of shape and aches that come and go, and a test result that shows no serious issue. If you do not know why you have pain,...
Board: Pain Management 04-10-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 563
Posted By galalena
Re: Need some advice!

I would be more concerned about not having a diagnosis and being on escalating doses of narcotics at such a young age. If you get to the root of your pain, perhaps proper treatment would obviate the...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-09-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By galalena
Re: pain in left shoulder and neck

I would get the mri first. If there is no diagnosis, how could shots be justified? A doc took me down that road and led to disastrous results. Please do see a doc first, or even two, before...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-09-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By galalena
Re: MRI review.

You could discuss nonoperative conservative measures with the surgeon, although surgeons usually recommend surgery. Considering your age and other health issues, he may be more cautious. Cuff...
Board: Pain Management 04-06-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 648
Posted By galalena
Re: Methadone

Yes, I did mean the questions both ways. I have heard that some docs are not wild about the idea of methadone, while my PM is very much in favor of it for the long term. There definitely is a bit...
Board: Pain Management 04-05-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 648
Posted By galalena
Methadone

It seems that methadone is not prescribed that often. My pm started me on a very low dose, 2.5 mg 4 times/day. I am not sure where i will be when i get out of my brace post op shoulder surgery. It...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-04-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By galalena
Re: manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) experiences

Capsular release may be indicated. I would be very concerned about mua so close to a cuff repair.
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-03-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By galalena
Re: Torn Labrum or Rotator Cuff Injury?

After being in pain management for quite awhile, i still cannot find the right words to describe the pain. Not burning or stinging, though, nor really dull. I had the tendon tears and compression...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-02-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By galalena
Re: Torn Labrum or Rotator Cuff Injury?

Best to be patient. Clinical tests and imaging studies are the only way to know for sure. oTC pain relief can help, ice can help, a tens unit might help. I had a severe cuff tear and lesser slap...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 04-01-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By galalena
Re: confused

It sounds like there is nothing there that can be fixed surgically. You could ask for a referral to PT or get another opinion.
Board: Pain Management 03-31-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,030
Posted By galalena
Re: Stollen pain med's- what do I do?

Duh, i am so naive. Didn't even think about looking for reasons or excuses. I am such a weenie. I go in every time i have a question or issue. Found that phone calls through the nurse are a waste...
Board: Pain Management 03-30-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,030
Posted By galalena
Re: Stollen pain med's- what do I do?

Why would someone even post that to a forum? It is not as if any cyberbuddy can do a thing about stolen meds. And surely they know the rules.
Board: Pain Management 03-29-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 519
Posted By galalena
Re: questions about back pain and pain management

My pm doc just told me this week, do NOT have any more surgery! Guess that is why he said he would take care of me, with methadone, if needed.
Board: Pain Management 03-29-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,030
Posted By galalena
Re: Stollen pain med's- what do I do?

Amen to that.
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 03-28-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By galalena
Re: confused

The only one who can say is your doc. Are you seeing a shoulder specialist? Sounds like tendinitis, and there do not seem to be any tears. May take awhile, but there are conservative options.
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