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Frozen shoulder

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karen1315
karen1315

Really dont know if to go to GP about having frozen shoulder or just to ride it out

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  • jull
    jull karen1315

    Posted

    You would go to an orthopedist good luck
  • FSconversations
    FSconversations karen1315

    Posted

    I rode it out, but not without prescription painkillers & cortisone.  GP was fine for that level of care & was actually quite compassionate & knowledgeable.

    I didn't need a specialist since I knew I wasn't going to opt for manipulation or surgery.

    All the best,

    Liane

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname karen1315

    Posted

    Hi Karen

    The longer frozen shoulder, the more difficult the recovery.

    Perhaps consider taking a non prescription NSAID for three weeks to get the inflammation down.

    and acetaminophen 500 mg no closer than 6 hours around the clock to help with the pain.

    Psck it in ice 20 minutes.

    Then pack it in heat 20 minutes

    Conclude with 29 monutes of ice.

    Now slowly, gently get your shoulder moving with the aid of your other arm.

    kind regards

    judith

  • Elainescribens9
    Elainescribens9 karen1315

    Posted

    Hi Karen....everyone is different as my consultant said....depends on the pain...mine started June...the pain was chronic. .I couldn't stand it any longer...my life stopped....a month after a MUA I am practically pain free except when I go to physio...it shortens the suffering. ..good luck

  • sean66
    sean66 karen1315

    Posted

    Hi Karen,

    who has stated that you have frozen shoulder? I was at a neurosurgeon owing to problems with my cervical spine and he said i think you also have a problem with your shoulder, so I went to an othopedic and he said it was frozen. My GP has signed me off work for 4 weeks, had a cortisone shot on Monday and this seems to have helped quite a lot with the pain, but not the actual movement, still might need surgery but I'll have to see how things work out.

    • karen1315
      karen1315 sean66

      Posted

      Sort of self diagnosed myself through the internet. The past 3 months shoulder pain and the lack of movement is becoming a bit worrying. I sneezed today and the pain in my shoulder brought me to tears. Laid in bed now with a hot water bottle and taken ibruprofen. Had a type of pain my shoulder for over 6 months but recently more noticable.
  • sean66
    sean66 karen1315

    Posted

    Hi Karen,

    i would get yourself to your GP if it is frozen shoulder it could last up to 3 years, mines in my dominant arm, so i cant wait 3 years for mine to unfreeze

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