Frozen Shoulder

Hi Teresa,

I had frozen shoulder in BOTH shoulders. It was so horrible. I am left arm dominant. I went to the orthopedist who sent me to get a cortizone injection under x-ray that day. A few weeks earlier I had seen a different ortho, whose physicians' assistant gave me a cortizone into the muscle (similar to a regular shot). I asked for pain relief as the frozen shoulder was still in the painful stage and excruciating! Her reply was "Take Motrin or Aleve." To which I relplied, "Did you actually read my medical record? I have been taking this medication for several weeks and I actually should not take this type of medication over a long time due to to family history of kidney disease." Anyhow, after almost a year of horrible pain, the only thing that has helped is cortizone under x-ray right into the joint. I am the biggest baby when it comes to injections and it didn't hurt a bit. When I has the left shoulder done they put a contrast dye in as well to check for rotator cuff tears, that hurt a bit I won't lie. But, when they did the right shoulder, just cortizone, it didn't hurt a bit. Now, I am pain free and my range of motion is almost fully back.

Best of luck. Bug your orthopedist for cortizone if they have not offered it, or go to an orthopedist that deals with frozen shoulder.

Holly

So, I had frozen shoulder (actually in both shoulders) for which I went to physical therapy. I found PT made my frozen shoulder worse!

Teresa,

Ask you r orthopedist to do the cortisone under x-ray (I think it is called fluoroscopic). I wish I had done it so much earlier. The pain at night was horrible. I didn't sleep for months which is a terrible way to live. I still don't have 100% range of motion but it is dramatically improved and at least it is not painful anymore.

Best,

Holly

Also, I have made turmeric tea. I mix about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon into almond milk. Heat and drink. I did this every night to help reduce inflammation and promote sleep. I think it helped. \

Here is the recipe I followed:1/2 cup turmeric powder1/2 cup filtered water (no fluoride)1 ½ tsp black pepper5 TBSP virgin coconut oil In a stainless steel pot, combine water, turmeric, and black pepper. It should make a thick paste. Cook and stir for 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add virgin coconut oil, using a whisk to fully mix in the coconut oil. Finally, transfer to a glass jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator. To use, whisk 1 teaspoon Golden Paste to 2 cups milk of choice, warmed (or the coconut oil will congeal). Add molasses, vanilla, and cinnamon to taste.

My notes: This recipe makes a lot, so consider cutting it in half. Use it up in 2 weeks or less. I  shook about 1/4 to 1/2 t of paste into a ramekin sized container of almond milk, heated it, and sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top. It was tasty and it helps reduce inflammation and promote sleep. My frozen shoulders are no longer painful and I have about 70-80% of my ROM back. I still drink my turmeric tea to promote restful sleep and good health.

Keep me posted if you decide to try it.

Holly

Honestly like Kelly said earlier this pain is excruciating I feel nobody actually realises how bad it is I'm on tramadol gabapentin paracetamol had the injection and like everyone says did nothing feel like showing this to my go and asking why they bother the only relief I got from the cortisone injection was the Anaesthetic used to numb it b4 injection I'm sorry if I sound a little bit abrupt but this pain is driving me mad I have a very strong pain threshold I laid for eight hours once getting tattooed but this!! Omg I've been up for the last two nights I'm going to try that tiger balm I've been using a hot water bottle gives me a little bit of relief 😢 I'm glad not that people have the same problem of course wouldn't wish it on anyone but you all understand what I'm saying and I'm not just whinging 😢😢😢

I agree - without ever wishing this on others, it's been such a comfort to me to know that I wasn't alone by reading this forum. Knowing that I was heard and believed and understood on this forum whilst experiencing the relentless excruciating pain of frozen shoulders was a balm. With no reasons and no answers and no helpful treatments it's a super-challenge to get through the hours, days, weeks and months after months of real suffering that this condition can bestow. We are all amazing survivors for having lived through this. Hang in there and know that you are not alone.