Frozen Shoulder getting me down

Hi, im on my second frozen shoulder, my first time was early last year and i dont remember it been this painful or as bad or lasting very long, I attended physio sessions for it and it just seem to disappear, even my physio therapist doesnt remember it been as bad as this shoulder. Now its my right shoulder which is frozen. Its been like this since about February (9months). The beginning was very painful, any sudden movements would leave me weak and close to fainting with the pain. That has seemed to have stopped and the painful constant chronic stiffeness is where i am now. This has been so painful and my ROM is very bad, cannot put my arm behind my back, my right hand in my pocket, cross my arms, do the usual, raise arm above head, tie my hair up, close my bra, personal hygiene is painful, shaving under my arm is a no-no and stretching my arm to reach something or close the car door is very uncomfortable. My sleep was a joke earlier on in the year, there was no way i could lie on my right hand side and when i lay on my left i had to tuck a pillow under my armpit to support it or the pain was excruitiating, Now that as cooled down a bit and although its not as bad im still woken a few times during the night with the pain. Right this is what ive done over the last few months on this never ending search for my road to recovery, ive been to doctor quite a lot, he sent me for an xray which showed up nothing, then for an MRI (which cost me 200euro to have done quickly or free if i wanted to wait on a list for about for 2 years!!) that came back with nothing too clear, some wear and tear, no tendons torn or signs of bursitus. No rotar cuff injuries. He then sent me for physio (to the same girl i had attended with my other frozen shoulder) which ive had about 5 sessions since and have practiced the home exercises and it doesnt help or improve my shoulder at all.( She thinks im so unlucky to have it in both shoulders within a short period of time - Im only 41) Ive used all the usual anti-inflammatory gels and Voltarol oral NSAIDs, Ive had one session of Cortisone injections with my doctor (about 3 areas of my shoulder) which done absolutely nothing, Ive used a Hydrotherapy Pool quite a few times (once with a physio therapist), taken Omega 3 tablets and Joint Supplements, used Arnica Massage Balm and Tiger Balm, Ive used Versatis Medicated Plasters, Ive upped my green tea intake and i even made myself a turmeric tea the other night, not nice! Im at my wits end to why this debilitating disease is so hard to get rid of. The doctor thinks surgery is not necessary! My physio says ive two more options, to try Acupunture or to have more Cortisone Injections done by a radioligist under fluoroscopy. At the moment Im off work on 2 weeks shoulder rest (under instruction from Doctor and Physio) while i take more NSAIDs. I dont think people (family, work colleagues etc) actually realise the pain and discomfort of this terrible infliction and I just want my shoulder and arm to be better.(I also get sharp nervey pains in my upper arm and in my wrist from this frozen shoulder).  Has anyone any more suggestions or recommendations on how to deal with this horrid horrid disease!

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