I had biceps tenodesis and subacromial decompression surgery on my left shoulder 11 weeks ago (2/26/2007). I started my stretching exercises the day after surgery (as prescibed) and have been stretching religiously twice a day for at least an hour ... PT two to three times a week ... 3 advil before I stretch because there's a lot of inflammation ... I use lots of ice ... I haven't been in the pool yet to kick because the thought of a bathing suit strap on my shoulder makes me cringe...
My passive range of motion numbers are: flexion 140°, abduction 105°, IR (at 90°) 20°, ER (at 90°) 40°, IR (at 45°) 40°, ER (at 45°) 35°.
Because of the inflammation and because my PROM numbers aren't where they should at this point, my PT and my OS want me to have a cortisone shot. Has anyone had an issue with inflammation this long after surgery? Has anyone had a cortisone shot this soon after surgery? Are my PT and OS being impatient? Am I screwing up my recovery by not having the shot?
I had a cortisone shot two years ago, which worked like a charm for 18 months. My second shot was 8 weeks pre-surgery and was not effective. This will be my third.
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I have htree very different expeerieinces with steroids.
1. I have had probably more than 1000 for my asthma. I have bad asthma but get good drugs.
2. I used to get shots in my right knee. It hurt constantly. I went to the doctor at Howard University who was the team doctor for the football team.. He stopped the shots. My knee no longer hurts. It has been over 15 years.
3. When I had surgery, I got the shingles. there was lots of nerve damage. I got a steroid & something else. there was a series of 3 shots. I've been fine untilabout one month ago, I had the tingling again and some pain when the spot is touched.
I think I'm trying to say that many people expereince steroids indifferent ways and it depends on dosage & frequency.
I have htree very different expeerieinces with steroids.
1. I have had probably more than 1000 for my asthma. I have bad asthma but get good drugs.
2. I used to get shots in my right knee. It hurt constantly. I went to the doctor at Howard University who was the team doctor for the football team.. He stopped the shots. My knee no longer hurts. It has been over 15 years.
3. When I had surgery, I got the shingles. there was lots of nerve damage. I got a steroid & something else. there was a series of 3 shots. I've been fine untilabout one month ago, I had the tingling again and some pain when the spot is touched.
I think I'm trying to say that many people expereince steroids indifferent ways and it depends on dosage & frequency.
