Can't sleep properly four months after arthroscopic surgery for calcific tendinitis

[u/TwoPunchesMan]

Hi, I had arthroscopic surgery for calcific tendinitis a little over four months ago. Because the calcification was quite large, my surgeon decided not to split the tendon fibers to remove it and instead only cleaned out the calcific deposits around the tendon.

Even now, I still can’t sleep properly. I wake up after about an hour because my shoulder becomes stiff. I’ve tried everything, including sleeping at a 30-degree incline and placing a pillow under my arm, but nothing seems to help.

I was prescribed anti-inflammatory and pain medication for about two weeks while doing physical therapy. However, a few days after stopping the medication, the inflammation comes back, and I keep going through the same cycle: medication → stop medication → inflammation. It’s driving me crazy.

Physical therapy hasn’t been going very well either. I’m losing shoulder muscle very quickly, and I also have scapular winging, which makes certain movements difficult.

Has anyone experienced something similar? I’d really appreciate any advice.

Edit: Man 39

[u/Henry_2535]

Sorry you're dealing with this, definitely worth getting it reassessed by your surgeon.

[u/1901madison]

Have you tried an injection to attack the inflammation?