The epiclasp for my elbow and using an ice pack on my shoulder, combined with the additional exercises I’ve been given do seem to be easing the pains in my arm, but my back is particularly bad still. I suppose that could be a knock-on from the additional exercises, and trying to get used to them, although I’m heeding the advice to not to try to push through the pain when doing them.
I’m getting a little worried about the medication. I’ve been taking ibuprofen for a couple of days now to help, and that’s about the limit I’ve been advised to use it for on top of the other meds I take. Next step is either to see if I can live without it and if not venture into the realms of tramadol. 😒