Hello,

I am sorry you are going through such a very rough time. Shoulder replacement can't be easy on people who don't have CRPS. Having your pain so high is exhausting on so many different levels.

I agree that anti-convulsant meds like neurontin could be helpful right now if you aren't already taking them. In fact 900mg pre-op is even recommended by Stanford to help prevent chronic pain. Getting something on board now could help calm your nervous system.

Things your care team might consider are oral steroids, nerve blocks of some kind or a ketamine infusion.

Are you taking anti-oxidants like Vti. C post-op to help decrease inflammation? 500mg daily for 4-6 weeks is the post op orthopedic recommendation to help CRPS.

It sounds like your PM is being helpful and I'm glad of that. Know that many thoughts of healing are coming your way. I hope your body settles and recovers soon.