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Frozen Shoulder

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Shoulderouch373
Shoulderouch373

I have had a frozen shoulder since November 2016. It is now February 2017. I have been prescribed Naproxen, Vicodin, and Percocet. They take the edge off, but nothing really helps. I had a cortisone shot 3 weeks ago that helped for a week, but this week nothing helps. I am in agony, I can't find a comfortable position to sleep in, a comfortable position to work in. Nothing helps. It is a constant burning that runs down my arm. If I turn the wrong way tears come and the pain is so intense it makes me nauseas. If I can get my husband to rub it that will help temporarily and I had a massage last week that was great.

I can't live with this for years till it thaws

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  • ruby50888
    ruby50888 Shoulderouch373

    Posted

     I can certainly relate to this as mine started in November and I am also on Naproxen and the pain is beyond awful. Remember to use ice packs as much as possible and leave for 20 minutes at least. Have you tried Physicool as this has a longer lasting effect although pricey. 
    • Shoulderouch373
      Shoulderouch373 ruby50888

      Posted

      I use ice, although I do find heat works better. What is Physicool? Is it the same thing as BioFreeze?? I have heard of that, but never Physiocool.
  • Dorene
    Dorene Shoulderouch373

    Posted

    Hello shoulderouch373, I'm so sorry to hear that you are suffering so. I know the pain that you are experiencing. It may not

    Seem like it now, but very very mild stretching

    Excercises from a physical therapist may

    Break up some scar tissue, until you have

    A little bit more mobility. Other than that,

    Time, is the only thing that in a lot of cases that will be of help to get you to the

    Next stage. Although unbearable at times,

    They helped me get to the next stage. I

    Hope that this helps some. In any event,

    I wish you well.

    • Shoulderouch373
      Shoulderouch373 Dorene

      Posted

      Thank u, I have stretches to do and u r correct. They hurt at the time, but then help after wards
  • ami117
    ami117 Shoulderouch373

    Posted

    How are you doing hun?
    • Shoulderouch373
      Shoulderouch373 ami117

      Posted

      Other than I feel like my shoulder is burning and hurts. I'm ok, n u?

    • ami117
      ami117 Shoulderouch373

      Posted

      Not great during the night still awful pain and no sleep! Yay! I'm so miserable lol the day I'm better with the pain going to see dr about done sleeping tablets as need to sleep!!!

    • Shoulderouch373
      Shoulderouch373 ami117

      Posted

      I actually have found relief in an odd place. My asthma has flared so I was given prednisone tabs for the inflammation. That has helped the inflammation in my shoulder as well
    • ami117
      ami117 Shoulderouch373

      Posted

      That's great news you've found some relief! I had a good session at the acupuncturist today he did cupping on should & back and got some pretty good movement from it! Looks like I've been attached by an octopus tentacle tho!

    • Shoulderouch373
      Shoulderouch373 ami117

      Posted

      Of course that being said last nite was a crappy nite sleep and today I am dragging. I want to snap my fingers and have it all go away. I know wishful thinking. This getting old sux big time
  • grahame87245
    grahame87245 Shoulderouch373

    Posted

    Morning, Ive said this a couple of times but having had FS twice I know the bloody awful pain that comes with the condition.

    I had surgery, an arthroscopic capsular release.

    Followed this with fairly intense physio. After a month or two I got pretty much full movement back. The main thing was that gut wrenching pain was immediately gone. The surgery was done on a day patient basis, and it was pretty much like a conveyor belt, loads of ladies and me. All in and out. I cant see the scars at all, and honestly think that if you can and its suitable you should consider ACR. Good luck

    • Shoulderouch373
      Shoulderouch373 grahame87245

      Posted

      If we had better insurance I would. But with a 4K deductible. It is out if the question at the moment
    • Shoulderouch373
      Shoulderouch373 ami117

      Posted

      I am in the US and have private health insurance thru my employer. It is better than nothing, but it truly is awful at times. This time is one of them. The US truly needs National Health Care, but with our new President I don't have much hope

  • jade76938
    jade76938 Shoulderouch373

    Posted

    Hi sorry to hear about your pain. I totally understand you are not alone. I had right shoulder labral repair may 2016 and have never recovered since. I have not been able to work due the 24/7 pain down my arm & hand, loss of movement in my arm and migraine attacks that last up to weeks from muscle spasms.

    Fortunately, I have a very understanding husband that has since learnt how to clean.

    My GP tried to put me on antidepressants...ahh no way! If the pain wasn't there, I wouldn't be here crying! After seeing a Psycoligist...im not depressed.

    I have had 2 hydrodilatation- no help. MRI shows multiple minor changes. No one has a plan to help. I am getting a second opion next week and seeing a pain specialist.

    Valium & panadeine helps the spasms & to sleep. Be careful taking anti inflammatory meds, I got stomach ulcers.

    PT almost killed me, I will return once the pain settles.

    Look forward to seeing how you go

    • Shoulderouch373
      Shoulderouch373 jade76938

      Posted

      My pain comes and goes, and I completely understand your agony. Today I folded laundry and by the time I was done I was in agony. I had my husband rub it for a bit, and then used my massaging pillow. Right now the pain is radiating down my arm. I am afraid I am in for a bad nights sleep. This thing totally sux
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