Does anyone know of a link between Frozen Shoulder and Parkinson’s??

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I was diagnosed with FS in my right shoulder in June 17'. I fell on my shoulder so i chalked it up to trauma. It started unfreezing

in January 18'. I had a relatively painless summer, then pain started in August 18' in my left shoulder. I got a Prolotherapy shot a few weeks after the pain started. It seems to have helped as this FS doesn't seem as bad as my first one. Now that I've got a second one that isn't related to trauma I'm questioning why this is happening I came across an article about a link between FS and Parkinson's. But not much else. My Ortho doctor was not aware of a link. Honestly, I feel like they're useless sometimes. Has anyone else seen anything on this?

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    hi as far as I'm aware there is a very good chance if you have frozen shoulder in one arm then there is a high possibility you will get it in the other arm some time later. i just hope this isn't the case though.

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    I too have suffered with first one and then a second frozen shoulder. There have been no certain causes such as injury, thyroid condition or diabetes; but I am female and just past menopause, so I fit the general profile for this puzzling disease of unknown etiology. Yes, I have read that frozen shoulder may present ahead of a subsequent Parkinson's diagnosis, however I don't know the percentages on this. I am TRYING to take the FS's as a just a sign that I need to slow down, reduce stress, and take better care of myself, and not as an indication of anything more ominous. Wishing you the best as you work your way to a good recovery.

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    hi as far as I'm know is a very good chance if you have frozen shoulder in one arm then there is a high possibility you will get it in the other arm some time later, it happens to me too. Right shoulder and then the left shoulder

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    I feel like most of us who have a real frozen shoulder (not the fakers who claim with PT they got better in a few weeks) have come across those Parkinson's links online. They're a joke. And wrong.

    The fact is, NO ONE is doing a legitimate study of what frozen shoulder is.

    So no. There's no evidence that FS has anything to do with Parkinson's, but I do know from my own experience that you can develop anxiety disorders because of endless frozen shoulder problems.

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      thank you for that answer Constantine585. I'm struggling with it in both shoulders too and you eased my mind. And yes, there seem to be any who think Frozen shoulder is just slang for a stiff shoulder!

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    It was not one the questions asked by any medical professional I have seen to date, plenty about diabetes, thyroid and cardio vascular but not parkinsons. I always get the impression everyone I see is guessing to a degree and most people outside my immediate family or medical think is just a little stiff and nothing to moan about. Very misunderstood and very painful. good luck.

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