u/xrvzla

I started aerials in November and loved it. I went 4 or 5 times per week. Two weeks ago in straps I fractured my humerus and paralyzed my radial nerve exiting a back flag too quickly. Prognosis is near 100% recovery over several months, but my work has suffered, my friends had to upend their lives to care for me - if it hadn't been for my boss's goodwill I would have had nobody to pick me up from surgery (been married 9 years but husband couldn't take time off of work). Tl;dr, I can't be injured like this again.

At first I told everyone I'd never go back to aerial. I was adamant. But over the past few days I have really been unhappy. This is something I have wanted to do for a decade. I was good at it. I loved it. I wondered if this was just a freak accident or the result of being advanced too quickly. Maybe it could be avoided.

Am I crazy and selfish for wanting to go back?

Early sign of dependency?

Broke humerus 11d ago, prescribed 5 mg vicodin, surgery 8d ago. Took vicodin and gabapentin round the clock first couple of days and then vicodin only at night days 4 - 6 after surgery.

Day 6 I felt no pain during day so went without at night. Slept terribly, in pain all of day 7.

Day 7, took 5 mg before going to sleep. Slept like a rock and zero pain all of day 8.

Day 8, went without again, slept terribly, now awake and in pain.

Is this just normal or rebound pain/early opioid dependency? If so how long does it last? Can I take tylenol pm or something to sleep in the meantime?

Broke humerus 14d ago, prescribed 5 mg vicodin, surgery 8d ago. Took vicodin and gabapentin round the clock first couple of days and then vicodin only at night days 4 - 6 after surgery.

Day 6 (12 after break) I felt no pain during day so went without at night. Slept terribly, in pain all of day 7.

Day 7 (13 after break), took 5 mg before going to sleep. Slept like a rock and zero pain all of day 8.

Day 8 (14 after break), went without again, slept terribly, now awake and in pain.

Is this just normal or rebound pain/early opioid dependency? If so how long does it last? Can I take tylenol pm or something to sleep in the meantime?

I am a contract player with my local semiprofessional orchestra. I was looking forward to taking lessons this summer to revive my Sibelius and potentially work toward some more auditions. Music is not my main source of income but I gig regularly.

Two weeks ago I fractured my humerus and compressed my radial nerve in a freak accident, requiring surgery + two plates. I had to cancel my upcoming performances. My left hand is partially paralyzed and could take months to regain function. I am movement restricted but tasked with moving my fingers. It's clear if I were to pick up my instrument it'd be at a beginner level.

I feel a core aspect of my identity has been stripped away overnight. It might well come back, but the uncertainty is killing me. Wondering if anyone can relate.

Operated Thursday for humerus spiral fracture and radial nerve decompression. Trying to take vicodin only at night and.tylenol during day since it's been 1.5 weeks from initial fracture but pain is all I can think about. I have gotten nothing done at work and have to go back in person next werk. I am only at a 3 out if 10 but don't know how I can do this. What if it hurts forever? What if I lose my job?