Shoulder problems causing other problems

[Guest guest]

My right shoulder is in an advanced state of destruction. I am hoping

that a shoulder specialist will be able to do a capsular shrinkage to

pull all the tissues back into a normal(ish) state and pull all the

bones back where they are supposed to be, rather than where they are

now. In the meantime, I cannot raise my arm much unless I want to

completely dislocate the shoulder (it is permanently subluxated). Great

fun. This inability to move my right arm much means that I cannot (or

more properly a carer cannot) shave my underarms or apply deodorant. I

cannot use an aerosol deodorant due to my allergies, so it has to be a

roll on or a solid one. Anyone know how I can work around these problems

without dislocating anything or smelling? Help?!

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Fuller

Furry purries Grace, Poppy, Flo and Fliss

Folding for the future with the Arthritis Warriors team.

[Guest guest]

for me, i lean forward from the waist, so that my arm is in the

pendulum position (you know to do those horrible pendulum exercises),

and from that position, i can theb shave my armpit and apply my

deoderant. As to NOT being able to do that either, have you ever

tried the hair removal creams or foams, you could apply these by

sliding your hand between your arm and your chest, wait the

recommended time and then remove with a wet cloth etc But do test the

products on a patch that is easy to get at first, for allergic

reactions. As for the deoderant, I use a solid crystal deoderant that

you get from the chemist, it does NOT stop you sweating but infact

kills/neutralises the bacteria that cause the smell, this product

also comes in a liquid pump pack and a talc. see

http://www.crystaldeodorantprotection.com/ I use the plain unscented

rock in the stick form (as it is easier for me to handle) or the

unscented spray (without aloe). I do also use the talc (on occasion).

this site has the talc as well, so that you can see it

http://www.biznet1.com/deodorant/

Applying sodium bicarbonate or baking soda directly to your armpits

will also absorb sweat and kill the bacteria that cause the smell.

Both the crystal products (available from most pharmacies etc) and

the bicarb are GREAT for verysensitive skin.

Hope this helps and forgive my typing, i am in my immobiliser for MY

shoulder today after putting my shoulder (the repaired one :-<) out i

my sleep and having it stay out for more than 24 hrs (subluxed up and

forward) until my osteo check and then relocated it GENTLY and told

me i have to spend at least 48 hrs in the immobiliser to rest the

shoulder and it's supporting tissues (or NOT so supporting in our

cases <LOL>).

Sharon

> My right shoulder is in an advanced state of destruction. I am

hoping

> that a shoulder specialist will be able to do a capsular shrinkage

to

> pull all the tissues back into a normal(ish) state and pull all the

> bones back where they are supposed to be, rather than where they

are

> now. In the meantime, I cannot raise my arm much unless I want to

> completely dislocate the shoulder (it is permanently subluxated).

Great

> fun. This inability to move my right arm much means that I cannot

(or

> more properly a carer cannot) shave my underarms or apply

deodorant. I

> cannot use an aerosol deodorant due to my allergies, so it has to

be a

> roll on or a solid one. Anyone know how I can work around these

problems

> without dislocating anything or smelling? Help?!

> --

> Fuller

> Furry purries Grace, Poppy, Flo and Fliss

> Folding for the future with the Arthritis Warriors team.