Sorry about your torn rotator cuff Autumn. Hopefully you can avoid surgery. Is it your dominate arm?

So sorry about the torn rotator cuff. I'm also sorry to say that they don't really heal without surgery unless yours is super minor. Which it doesn't sound like that. My husband tore both his rotator cuffs in 2 separate injuries in a year's time. The good news is that with surgery he healed well and has full use of both shoulders.

Keep us informed on how you are doing. I'm sure this is really awful for you.

Autumn - I am really sorry that you have a torn rotator cuff. I know that is a tough injury to tolerate. I'm really hoping your injury is minor so that you don't need surgery. Hugs!

Oh man.... that sounds painful and I'm sure fibro doesn't help the pain and visa versa. I've heard rotator cuff injuries are long recoveries. I knew someone who finally gave into having surgery. I don't remember what happen to the person since our chronic pain group shut down due to the doctor retiring and the VA not able to find a replacement. Anyway.... I wish healing upon your shoulder and the best treatment plan possible. Hugs.

I'm sorry for your pain. I had a rotator cuff injury so I know it sucks. You can't put a sweater or coat on. Turning over in bed is excruciating.
I hope you are honest with your doctor about the pt. I say that because many rotator cuff patients find that pt makes it worse. I was one of those.
If it helps you, great. But speak up if it doesn't.
Maybe these days surgery has progressed. At one time only half of patients said that it cured their problem. But that was years ago when I had my problem. Mine eventually went away after a LONG time. You probably have already discovered this but in case not I suggest you wear your sling in bed. Please get second opinion about surgery.
I also am touched that in the midst of your pain you reached out to help me. I might take you up on your offer to talk because I feel alone but must stay alone.
Love, Lynn

Thank you all for your responses. I appreciate each of you so much.
Wolf I am wearing it to bed and unfortunately I am used to sleeping on my right side and now can't. I will take your wisdom and will speak up if I feel that what they are doing isn't helping. If it comes to surgery you can be sure I will get a second opinion first. I try to be here for all of you as much as humanly possible. I am having trouble concentrating now because they have me on pain meds. All I want to do is sleep but can't find a position that is comfortable. All I have to do is flinch or move and I wish I could just cut it off. I know that with time and work I will be able to heal it.