shoulder issues

Hi I'm new to this. I will start out by saying I am a klutz. Sept. Fell dislocated left shoulder told I needed reverse shoulder replacement. OK but had to wait because of nerve damage to deltoid muscle, but I was told now need both shoulders replaced, because right shoulder had been dislocated twice and repaired Dr said best do new injury first since I have limited movement. Now my problem is I have had pain in my right elbow and wrist for almost 2 weeks. I have an appointment with shoulder Dr in 10 days to discuss replacements. I went to orthopedic specialty er unit because of the pain I have had in my right wrist and elbow. Xrays showed arthritis. Gave me prednisone regime and to take Aleve and Tylenol. Finished last prednisone today and still same pain. Can the pain I am experiencing be from my shoulder? They asked if I have injured my neck. Have had a few jarring falls in the past 8 months? Could all of this be a part of a neck injury and not my shoulder. I have a follow up appointment with the specialist in 10 days. Should I just wait?



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Post Edited By Moderator (straydog) : 12/6/2017 7:35:18 PM (GMT-7)

Thanks, first common sense answer I've heard. Not looking for pain meds only want to know what to do to alleviate the pain. Therapy, heat or cold?

One other question...why do you describe yourself as a 'klutz'?

Hello Ochi & welcome to Healing Well. Sure sounds like you have a lot going on right now. Hopefully something get done to give you some relief. The pain you are speaking of with the elbow & wrist could be what is called referred pain.

Moist heat feels great but if you have a lot of inflammation going on, too much heat can aggravate that. So don't over do it with the heat.

Take care.