Re: total shoulder replacement

[Guest guest]

The last 3 weeks or so I have had problems with raising my right arm and

poor circulation in my hands and fingers. I am scheduled to have an

ultrasound done in January on my shoulder. I have had a right total knee

replacement 2 years ago. But the thought of having a shoulder replacement sounds

unbearable for sure. I have had physical therapy several times and even now have

to keep the arm and shoulder still and by my side to keep the pain as less

as possible. The last few nights have slept in my lift chair because lying

down I can't stand the pain. I wish you well with your surgery and hope

all goes well. Happy Holidays!!!

Irish

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Irish

I have also slept in a chair for the last couple of months. The pain is

constant, and I can't use that arm. Two years ago I had the arthrits cleaned out

as a temporary measure so I could finish my last year of college, the surgeon

was mad because he felt I needed the replacment then. RA has been a blessing and

a curse for the last ten years.

Hope all goes well with you.

Don

From: iafowl31260@... <iafowl31260@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] total shoulder replacement

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 6:08 PM

 

The last 3 weeks or so I have had problems with raising my right arm and

poor circulation in my hands and fingers. I am scheduled to have an

ultrasound done in January on my shoulder. I have had a right total knee

replacement 2 years ago. But the thought of having a shoulder replacement sounds

unbearable for sure. I have had physical therapy several times and even now have

to keep the arm and shoulder still and by my side to keep the pain as less

as possible. The last few nights have slept in my lift chair because lying

down I can't stand the pain. I wish you well with your surgery and hope

all goes well. Happy Holidays!!!

Irish

[Guest guest]

i have never had the operation, but have taken care of pt's after the operation

and they all seem to do just fine. pain is number one thing at first, then

eventually PT etc. shawna

May all your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.

http://sewshawna.blogspot.com

From: jp42420@...

Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:54:48 -0800

Subject: [ ] total shoulder replacement

I am scheduled for a total shoulder replacement surgery on the 21st. Although I

have had RA for 10 years the dr. said the problems (constant pain, unusable) I

have with my shoulder is due to OA.

Has anyone else had this surgeryand could you tell me how it went for you.

Thanks

Don