Left Arm Suffering

Well here I am 5 weeks after my 1st pm implanted and all is well....except my left arm/shoulder is feeling uncomfortable due to lack of proper use over this time! pm area now bruise-free and I can do lots more without trouble....anyone else out there had this and have you any advice?

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Left Arm Pain

by jimmy412 - 2009-08-21 07:08:25

I am about 6 weeks after surgery. I still get pains from my shoulder, but it seems to be getting better over time. I also had a mild infection over a week ago but antibiotics cleared it up. Different people have different restrictions after surgery. I onlt had 1 lead implanted so mine was only 3 weeks, and I have been doing more with it since that time trying to get it back to normal. I did notice driving bothered it, but since I have been driving more it does not seem so bad. I think over time the uncomfortable part will go away. Good luck!

take it steady

by Hot Heart - 2009-08-22 10:08:00

hi there just build up your strength steadily, dont try too much high stretching or lifting just yet; do lots of shoulder rolling backwards and forwards and low grade lifting; your strength will come back it will just take a bit of time.

HH

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