soreness
1st my apologies. I was sending messages but didnt hit the send...duhhhhhhh....I to have extreem pain and soreness in my upper back,shoulder,left arm. That is what brought me to the MD in the first place and walla CABGx4 with a carotid endartectomy to boot on 6/16. The pain drove me nuts even afterward. I got so scared something was wrong (since its the same symptoms of the bypass) I went to the ER and was admitted for 4days. After lots of tests ending up with another catherization the cardiologist said its muscle spasms affecting one of the grafts and gave me another med. The MD claims the shoulder pain is artheritis and wants to do a cortizone shot..Anyway its nuts. I went for a stress test and will get the results on Monday. I also went to a physical therapist that is known by friends. He claims therapy for the arm and deep muscle massage and mild therapy for the chest will help more than any meds. All the muscles, tendons and rib cage and lets face it the whole area has been tramatized. I can empathize with those having these pains...Like I said it drives me nuts..Other than that Im slowly recovering. I walk, nap...and last night took my first lovely hot bath..Does weather affect anyone else..Its been raining here and seems to make things worse....Any comments appreciated
I had my 3X CABG 1 year ago in late July and couldn't help but think at the time it would have been horrible if it was mid winter and things were really cold. No, nowadays I don't feel mine anymore at all, regardless of the weather (but I hate this humidity!).
I would not be getting shots in my shoulder until I knew what was causing the pain. It might not be the same kind of arthritis that gets in your knees, etc. They tell me it is in the cartlige and develops from the surgery and moving the chest around. Of couse, the surgeon says it will go away but consider the source. I really hate pain and am very disappointed that I feel worse now than before the surgery. I did have extensive blockage but wonder how I would have done without the surgery. I did not feel bad before the surgery and have not felt good since so it does make you wonder about it all. Really do enjoy this group. Wish I had found it months ago.
No, never noticed that one.
Hi All: Im glad this subject came up. As for me living in Florida you bet it makes a difference. Im very sluggish during the hot months and achy. It hasnt rained much but this AM I woke up and said oh oh. I could feel it in my bones. I think no matter where you live the weather can zap you. At times I think Im granny from the beverly hillbillies with her rummytism. I did get my test results back. Everything was normal. I asked the cardio dr what exactly is "Normal" to a bypass patient. Thankfully I have a decent dr. He showed me the pics of the stress test and went over pics. He said my arteries are wide open as far as these tests show. Just like anyone else things can change. Just keep doing what Im doing. I go for another Berkley next month. I hope you all have a happy thanksgiving and for those who dont celebrate it I hope you have a wonderful Thursday Stannis