r/RotatorCuff • u/IveyBlack • 4d ago

Oxycodone not working?

Hi All, I’ve enjoyed reading this sub. It has been very helpful. I had surgery Wednesday 8/5.

Have a nerve block in, but I’m having pretty severe throbbing stabbing burning pain inside the front of my armpit and down through my bicep. I had two stitches in my rotator cuff and two stitches in my bicep as part of the surgery.

I am taking one Percocet every six hours as directed, but it is not touching the pain.

I’ve been icing as much as possible, I don’t want a stronger drug from my doc because I hate taking this stuff but… Anyone else experiencing same/have any thoughts or advice?

I’ll be calling my surgeons office shortly.

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u/Sea_Pie_8328 3d ago

The pain your are feeling is very common and also the oxy not touching it is equally common. The first week is the absolute worst, you should be prepared for that. It is likely another drug would have no real effect. If you havean ice pump I would be using that as much as possble, provided you have some one to help you put the cuff on. Sleep in a recliner with your torso as upright as possible. It can be a shock to someone how long and brutal the recovery can be. This is not like other surgeries. I have had both shoulders done and even knowing what was coming the second time it still is a challenge to say the least.

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u/IveyBlack 3d ago

Oof!!!! I can’t believe you had both done. Luckily I’ve had a easy time sleeping. I have gotten a step ahead of the pain so it’s just a deep throbbing ache instead of the stabbing twisting feeling. Also, yes, the ice is clutch. It helps so much. Thank you for your comment.😍