Keep up the PT and if you continue to have issues, don't hesitate to get a second opinion.

I hope your problem resolves itself soon

^ Ditto.

My cousin had shoulder surgery early March, I believe it was rotator cuff plus bone spur. He wss in a lot of pain for a long time, nights/sleep the worst. But it’s improved.

As someone whose recent surgery/recovery is a lot more painful and slow than anticipated, and who’s still having awful sleepless nights, I have lots of empathy.

I had a repair surgery a few years ago. I found two things to be useful to me regarding rest and pain relief. Firstly, I had an icewater recirculating machine with pads that could be wrapped around my shoulder. I used it several times a day and it gave me great relief. Swelling was all but eliminated and my recovery time shortened.

I owe improved sleep to an electric reclining and lift chair. It cradled me perfectly, not putting any pressure on the shoulder. The controls allowed me to move any part of my body up or down by fractions of an inch and independantly from each other. Slept like a baby in that chair. We purchased it for my husband at a medical equipment store when he had his hip replacement.

Thank you everyone. I appreciate your responses.

Suzieque, I had rotator cuff repair surgery two years ago. Also a full tear plus bicep something. The complete recovery takes quite a while. I never had horrible pain. Like rhizo, I used an ice machine intermittantly throughout the day and at night. My machine also applied compression.

At night I slept in an adjustable bed. It was a huge help. I also took 5 mg ofAmbien and slept very well.

I only used rx pain meds once and Tylenol with the ice machine ( use frozen water bottles, label removed ) was enough after that. I just hated that dumb sling!

Six to eight months after surgery I was still having very annoying pain. I really thought I needed to have the joint replaced. My original ortho sent me to a second doc who does replacements. He said to try another steroid injection, and that did the trick!

I still have some lack of strength and mild pain with some movements. Reaching forward and up hurts.

Complete healing is a long process, although not debilitating. I hope the proper bed, ice, and Tylenol get you through. In the end you’ll be glad you did it. I am.

Happy to answer any other questions about my experience.