I am a 52 year old woman and I n November last year I had my left shoulder replaced and I am now on the waiting list to have the right one replaced. It was confirmed by my rheumatologist last week that I also have fibromyalgia which I have suspected for a long time. Knowing I was right doesn't make me feel any better but at least now I know what it is I will try not to be so hard on myself.
Before my surgery I started a blog and still update it. If anyone would like to share their experience of a shoulder replacement please contact me via the contact page of my blog
Thank you so much for your comprehensive blog pics etc and hints it was very enlightening if not a bit scary. Will take on board your tips post op, i'm not so sure about pain block instead of general anasthetic though .
Pleased to help, nerve block is not for everyone but the surgery is worth doing. At 52 with two total replacement means that there is a possibility of needing further replacement by the time I'm your age. Contact me via my blog or this site any time you have any questions.
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