after shoulder replacement, reverse replacement & cervical fusion I am no better

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   Total shoulder replacement in 2014, reverse in 2015 & cervical fusion in 2016. Doctor says he will not go back & do anymo surgery, just do more PT, & home exercise ,Pilates, acupuncture or whatever alternatives I can find. I take 3 norco daily which barely.     Helps. (Sorry my computer is acting strange). I live in Michigan & heard that I should go to a very good orthopedist at Henry Ford hospital for another opinion. I am only 64 & want to enjoy my retirement but all I do is go to doctors or sit& watch tv. Luckily my son lives with me and cooks, cleans, 

 I don't know if it's my neck or shoulder. So depressed, I go to a therapist. I just finished more PT & they said I have reached my plateau so now I am on my own. The pain doctor wants me off the meds but I am in much pain. I have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis both genetic. Scared to have more surgery & can hardly afford anymore.

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I am new to posting a new discussion & would like it to go to discussion about shoulder problems.

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Hi Jane ~ 

We have a lot in common.  I, too, live in MI and I'm curious about many of what you talked about.  If I have your permission, I'd like to send you and private message?

Frustrated

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Jane, you can start up your posting either in "chat" or there are several forums addressing "shoulder problems".  In the "search" just put in Shoulders and it will give you  a gamut of places to start. 

I hope to hear from you

Frustrated