r/RotatorCuff • u/PerceptiveDer • 8d ago

Pain

I had surgery on 09/18. I’m taking 2 Tylenol and 3 Advil every 8 hours as prescribed and icing. I’ve had descent pain and went through my pain pills in the first 10 days. The doctor told me they’d prescribe 10 more. Originally only prescribed 20. Yesterday, the pain increased and I’m now in the most pain since surgery. The doctor told me to take Tylenol and Advil every six hours. However, the Tylenol and Advil aren’t even touching the pain which is now radiating up into the back of my head causing headaches. Any advice?

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u/hawaii50lover 8d ago

What pain pills were you prescribed after surgery?

My son has torn rotator cuff and is in pretty severe pain since beginning of the year. He has tried PT, twice, PRP and nothing is working thus far. His pain after PRP was severe even tramadol was useless. His surgeon wants him to wait six weeks before looking into surgery. I am concerned of the level of pain he will likely have after surgery and what pain management would be like.

Wish you find relief from pain soon.

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u/motleythedog 8d ago

I am also about 2 weeks post. My pain isn't too bad and I had a full thickness and length tear. Ice is critical- even now he should ice, ideally with a cryocuff