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<blockquote data-quote="flutterby" data-source="post: 331096" data-attributes="member: 7083"><p>K - </p><p></p><p>I have the thing in my shoulder, too. Taking off/putting on tops can be torturous and I've even had to have a friend come over to help me bathe because I just couldn't use my arm.</p><p></p><p>Ice is the best thing, but there are time where you just need pain relief and then it's ok to use heat. I use ice during the day, but if I want to sleep at night, I have to have heat. I'm up now because of my shoulder. We are a pair, huh? And keep up with the NSAIDS. Around the clock. You need to keep it in your system so it can bring down the inflammation. You're not just using them for pain relief, but also to bring down the inflammation. If ibuprofen doesn't seem to be helping, try naproxen (Aleve).</p><p></p><p>There are also some stretches that I do that help temporarily. These are the two I've found to be most helpful:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=55" target="_blank">http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=55</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=54" target="_blank">http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=54</a></p><p></p><p>One I can't find a picture of....with your arms at your sides, bend your elbows and bring your arms back. Kinda like chicken wings. When I do those 3 together, I get relief. I have to repeat them several times a day.</p><p></p><p>However, if they cause you more pain, don't do them. It might be a little uncomfortable the first time you do it, but when you release the stretch it should feel better. If it doesn't, don't do those particular exercises.</p><p></p><p>Also, about the tooth infection... I had a wisdom tooth extracted a couple of months ago. It was infected and I didn't realize it. I noticed that along my esophagus, lower on my neck, that it was tender. I just kinda wondered, hmmm, wonder what that is. Later I had the scheduled extraction. After the extraction is when I started with the swollen lymph nodes, pain, etc. And after the antibiotics that part on my throat wasn't sore anymore. I had that going on for quite some time. </p><p></p><p>One thing to remember is that if there is any infection there, it's going to be very difficult, if not impossible, to get you numb. They were unable to get me numb. That's not something I want to do every day. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/surprise.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":surprise:" title="surprise :surprise:" data-shortname=":surprise:" /> If it's loose in the bone, it's actually *much* easier to get out and you may be able to cope without IV sedation. I think you're going to have a hard time getting medicaid to pay for IV sedation for an extraction that doesn't require surgery. You could still get the sedation, but you'd have to pay for it. I have dentist anxiety (though, much better than it was before) and it's really not bad. The anticipation is much, much worse. Then, after, you end up feeling silly for getting so worked up. At least, I do. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterby, post: 331096, member: 7083"] K - I have the thing in my shoulder, too. Taking off/putting on tops can be torturous and I've even had to have a friend come over to help me bathe because I just couldn't use my arm. Ice is the best thing, but there are time where you just need pain relief and then it's ok to use heat. I use ice during the day, but if I want to sleep at night, I have to have heat. I'm up now because of my shoulder. We are a pair, huh? And keep up with the NSAIDS. Around the clock. You need to keep it in your system so it can bring down the inflammation. You're not just using them for pain relief, but also to bring down the inflammation. If ibuprofen doesn't seem to be helping, try naproxen (Aleve). There are also some stretches that I do that help temporarily. These are the two I've found to be most helpful: [URL]http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=55[/URL] [URL]http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=54[/URL] One I can't find a picture of....with your arms at your sides, bend your elbows and bring your arms back. Kinda like chicken wings. When I do those 3 together, I get relief. I have to repeat them several times a day. However, if they cause you more pain, don't do them. It might be a little uncomfortable the first time you do it, but when you release the stretch it should feel better. If it doesn't, don't do those particular exercises. Also, about the tooth infection... I had a wisdom tooth extracted a couple of months ago. It was infected and I didn't realize it. I noticed that along my esophagus, lower on my neck, that it was tender. I just kinda wondered, hmmm, wonder what that is. Later I had the scheduled extraction. After the extraction is when I started with the swollen lymph nodes, pain, etc. And after the antibiotics that part on my throat wasn't sore anymore. I had that going on for quite some time. One thing to remember is that if there is any infection there, it's going to be very difficult, if not impossible, to get you numb. They were unable to get me numb. That's not something I want to do every day. :surprised1: If it's loose in the bone, it's actually *much* easier to get out and you may be able to cope without IV sedation. I think you're going to have a hard time getting medicaid to pay for IV sedation for an extraction that doesn't require surgery. You could still get the sedation, but you'd have to pay for it. I have dentist anxiety (though, much better than it was before) and it's really not bad. The anticipation is much, much worse. Then, after, you end up feeling silly for getting so worked up. At least, I do. :) [/QUOTE]
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