frozen shoulder not sleeping
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Hi all of you out there, Now I really understand constant pain and I really sympathise with you all. When I was first diagnosed it meant nothing to me I was going on holiday to a hot country and thought it would right itself. I cannot afford to stay off work, but am drugged up to the eye-balls but that does not cover the pain, I am not able to do anything I planned and have very sleep interupted nights. I am waiting to see a Surgeon , the Physio said that there was nothing they could do - I lost over 50% movement from the start, so the pain, the longevity of this condition combined makes it all very gloomy. So all the best to you fed-up people out there, I just hope that you can have a comfortable night and get some sleep.
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Gerry_the_neck
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I know what it's like. Had it 3 times in last 15 years. The first 2 months are usually the worst...I had to sleep in an armchair for weeks, propped with pillows...couldn't lie down or my arm got progressively more painful. It usually eases down in third month and lasts 10 to 12 months. If I were you, I'd think hard before any surgery, because it is usually the result of a trapped nerve , in the neck area, and I don't think they can rectify that. Try not to raise your arm above shoulder height and be careful with turning your neck to look behind or useing your arm behind you and it might just ease off quicker. Good Luck.
jo_clem
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Push for what ever treatment you can get, i have also invested in a Vulkan shoulder strap... so far i have had a better night sleep... This high quality neoprene shoulder strap helps reduce shoulder pain, reduce swelling and accelerate healing.
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Guest
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Ive been suffering for a few months, taking anti-inflamatories and paracetamol, but no relief. My GP refused to refer me for physio and the movement of my arm deteriorated. Finally, plucked up courage to visit my local hospital who were wonderful! They made a referral to their busy physio dept, and I waited 4-5 weeks for a consultation. It was recommended that I have cortizone to relieve the pain. Wow, within 4-5 days the pain subsided. Can't believe the relief, no more walking the floor or exercising in the middle of the night to bring relief, and have reduced the quantity of tablets. Definitely recommend the cortizone, from someone who was very reluctant. Ive now started physio, which is extremely painful, and there has been a suggestion that I may need surgery - but lets see how much movement can be achieved before the decision. Good luck to everyone - this is very debilating condition.
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susan35470 Guest
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Hi fellow FS sufferers, feeling your pain tonight everyone. I was taking comfort in the fact that I thought you only get in both shoulders once only to read on here someone had had it three times. One can only hope they were deformed and had three shoulders. This disease is such a curse. Im moving into my 6th month of pain in my left shoulder and had it in my right shoulder about 6 years ago Cannot believe how painful it is. And it is such a lame term. It would make things a little easier if when you tell someone you are suffering from a FS they completely understand your torment but you can tell they just dont get it and how can they? Frozen Shoulder! More like 'Red Hot Poker'. Anyway, the tremadol is starting to kick in now. Hopefully I'll sleep now.
Gerry_the_neck
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I've had frozen shoulder three times over the years. I know how painfull it can be, so I sympathise. The best way I found to deal with it, without any injections, was to find a sleeping position, whether that be in an armchair or on a sofa, with pillows, that allows some comfort for sleeping. Once you find a position that doesn't hurt, you might find that gradually it starts to ease off. Takes time, though. Maybe the healing doesn't begin until there is pain free sleep, even if it's uncomfortable. I found it bearable after the first 2 months , although the pain lingers for up to 10 months. I don't believe that the injections work for everyone...so sometimes we must take extra steps to manage it. It will disappear eventually. Try not to raise your arm above shoulder height or reach behind yourself, like you might do as a car driver, and it might help. A little experimenting with where you sleep, although unsettling at first, might help also. A couple of nurofen with some food 1 hour before sleeping might help with the worst of it. Good luck.
wendy226
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signed ,
Kerrywebb
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Though I have had pain in the shoulder for 19 months its just been the last 4 months that it has become
unbearable - I also have some nerves trapped in the neck. My doctor gave me a cortisone injection and I
Am having physio which really hurts and not sure whether this is doing me any good. Just read about kinesio tape and thought I would give that a try has anybody had a go with this?
annie1963 Kerrywebb
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angel103
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hit me, wham! I cannot dress or undress without assistance, the searing pain nearly knocks me out and if someone brushes by my arm, I could cry with the pain. I feel so miserable, reading about how I could be like
this for 2 years or more. My GP has prescribed Naproxen. I am already taking Codeine, Paracetamol,
Gabapentin and Amitriptyline for my bad back and it worries me to feel so much pain despite all my meds. I have begged my GP for Cortisone injections and he has added me to his waiting list. I'd give myself one if I could get my hands on it. I am desperate and struggling to keep going at work. I don't want to take sick leave - I can't afford to be off sick for months but I doubt I will last another week without some relief. I've read it can be helped by HRT in menopausal women. Has anyone had relief with that? Also, what about Hydrodilatation?
Kerrywebb
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of some liver tests but as soon as I received those my Doctor gave me the injection - I was at the begging
Stage by then. I cannot take anything stronger than paracetamol. I have bought a tens machine from boots which was about £35 and this helps. I also use an ice pack several times a day plus my husband massages
The shoulder morning and night. I have never heard of hydro dilation so will be interested to read any comments on this. I just don't know whether to keep going with the physiotherapist.
Kerrywebb
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sharon80036
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kate2728 sharon80036
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Thank you -
😊 Kate Austin
Jude49hill sharon80036
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I had surgery for caloric tendinitis 5 weeks ago and was doing great then at the end of week 3 of recovery developed pain like I have never felt before and way worse than post surgery. I have been diagnosed with frozen shoulder and my pain is exactly like yours a deep throbbing/aching pain constantly and if I move my arm just slightly funny the worse searing pain ever which makes me feel sick and brings on sweats. The pain is mainly in my front arm (bicep), elbow and down to my fingers and my arm feels like lead all of the time.
I can't sleep the most I am getting is about 1 to 2 hours at night and that is with taking oramorph when I go to bed. I cannot begin to explain to people how much this hurts and hinders just the simple day to day things in your life and working is nearly impossible also
Hope you get some relief soon