New here and need some support : (
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Hello everyone, I have been diagnosed with FS 2 months ago and in so much pain.
I can't sleep and so depressed.
PT is so painful, I have gone 5 times.
Taking Aleve and Tylenol, but it doesn't seem to help. Will this ever get better?
Sigh........
I am so depressed.
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sheila59677 KathleenC
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KathleenC sheila59677
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This is one miserable thing to have.
Do you take anything for pain? The doctors seem to think over the counter is good enough. They don't seem to work too good. I will do the pillow for trying to sleep. I thought... Well... If I just stay up and don't sleep, I will just pass out sometime...
God...
Thank you again for your reply😊
sheila59677 KathleenC
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terry74787 KathleenC
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grahame87245 KathleenC
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sandyJo89 grahame87245
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grahame87245 sandyJo89
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FSconversations KathleenC
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Reading through the Frozen Shoulder forum gave me something to do when I was up wandering in the nights & not able to sleep. One discussion with lots of practical ideas was called Helpful Tips. The poster's name was Frosty. That thread is currently on page 5 if you search in the Frozen Shoulder discussions from almost a year ago. (Sorry I'm not sure how to post it here again for you directly.)
From other discussions I learned so much about FS & was able to talk more effectively with my doctor to get the meds that worked for me, and with my physio to get the kind of care that would benefit rather than hinder.
Glad you found this forum, Kathleen. Courage to all as we heal!
Liane
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https://patient.info/forums/discuss/helpful-tips-28439
You can add links to your posts and if they are to other pages within this site they will not go for moderation. You can also find discussions you are a follower of etc in your user profile. The FAQ section linked at the bottom of the page has more info if needed and is here:
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Regards,
Alan
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Liane
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Liane
sue27335 KathleenC
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I had MRI scan on my neck 23 Dec and was told in January that it was a rotator cuff issue, inflamed capsule in my shoulder.
January was a blur although I requested a cortisone injection, had this on 9 th Feb no different but the pain killer also injected with the steroid gave some relief. I was very disappointed because I had thought that this injection would work and that I would be miraculously better. Returned to physio and the incessant crying when trying to exercise. I was taking 1000mg naproxen daily and paracetamol but stayed working and driving.
I went back to my doctor and asked to be referred to a specialist, I couldn't cope any more and could barely raise my left arm which was also my dominant arm. My hair was a constant mess and getting dressed was a huge ordeal, brushing my teeth was the hardest thing to do.
Popping pain killers was my only salvation although normally I wouldn't take so much as a paracetamol previously, I had no choice but to take them.
The appointment came, I was in for 3 minutes to be told I had severe frozen shoulder. I was offered an operation date of 23 rd May and it is now the 10th of June, 3 weeks on Monday since the capsular release and synovectomy. They removed some damaged tissue too.
After the op pain was ok, physio straight after was difficult so I switched to taking 2 tramadol 3 times a day around my 3 bouts of physio to minimise pain.
I can honestly say I think this op was the right thing for me. I can lift my arm up to head height with support from my good arm and I can eat normally. The pain is still there but minor. I am sleeping but can't drive yet.
I was advised to stay off work for 4 weeks and return to work on the 20th June, all being well.
The shocking pain if I jarred my shoulder was the worst pain I have known and I have given birth to 2 babies with gas and air and occasional pethadine.
One thing to note is everyone's journey is different. Please take control and follow your own gut on where you are with physio and pain levels. I wish everyone good luck with this horrid infliction. My journey is ongoing and I am not there yet