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The last couple of days when I extended my arm, I could hear clicks in my upper arm and shoulder and I could feel something moving. I guess that was a warning.
It started to hurt, a dull deep pain, after I did Scaption, two sets.
Put it in a sling, my friend...ice is better than a systemic anti-inflammatory....but that's me ...for sleeping
u may have to, sure. Damn.
Do everything the pt tells you when you go. It'll be ok...
Put it in a sling, my friend...ice is better than a systemic anti-inflammatory....but that's me ...for sleeping
u may have to, sure. Damn.
Do everything the pt tells you when you go. It'll be ok...
I agree. Immobilization and cold packs really help. I would suggest adding acetaminophen to the ibuprofen for better pain relief (there's a reason codeine and hydrocodone come with acetaminophen).
I agree. Immobilization and cold packs really help. I would suggest adding acetaminophen to the ibuprofen for better pain relief (there's a reason codeine and hydrocodone come with acetaminophen).
Most rotator cuff injuries heal without surgery.
Good luck.
A combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen can relieve severe pain very effectively....more so than either of them separately. Ibuprofen for it's anti-inflammatory effects which reduces swelling/pain, the acetaminophen because it reduces the response and sensitivity to pain impulses (if I understand that correctly). You wouldn't want to do this for more than a day or so however.
When I have a soft tissue injury (pretty often because I stupidly tend to overdo things) I usually ice it, rest it, take some ibuprofen.
Last edited by Parnassia; 11-02-2018 at 06:22 PM..
You will need an mri and the doctor will take it from there. We have a friend whose rotator cuff healed on its own. My husband just had surgery with 7 screws put in. There is no point guessing until you have facts.
A combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen can relieve severe pain very effectively....more so than either of them separately. Ibuprofen for it's anti-inflammatory effects which reduces swelling/pain, the acetaminophen because it reduces the response and sensitivity to pain impulses (if I understand that correctly).
You *must* use them correctly, though. Alternate the dosages- for example, if Tylenol and Ibuprofen are (each) every four hours, take the Tylenol, then, two hours later take the Ibuprofen and continue to alternate every two hours. (I rarely take these, so I am not really familiar with the dosing schedules, just alternate by splitting the time between them...this is what I was advised by an MD.)
You will need an mri and the doctor will take it from there. We have a friend whose rotator cuff healed on its own. My husband just had surgery with 7 screws put in. There is no point guessing until you have facts.
I tore my rotator cuff and I just got an ex ray. MRI seems like overkill, but I could be wrong. My ortho gave me a cortisone shot and I did two weeks with a PT, so mine wasn't bad even though it was very painful. Your husband obviously had a more intense injury and the MRI was warranted. Also, it can takes weeks to get one depending on insurance and availability.
The last couple of days when I extended my arm, I could hear clicks in my upper arm and shoulder and I could feel something moving. I guess that was a warning.
It started to hurt, a dull deep pain, after I did Scaption, two sets.
Ice your shoulder and see your doc Tuesday. If it gets worse go to minute clinic or ER
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