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Frozen Shoulder Pain

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Lilu
Lilu

Hello, I just recently join this forum and would like to hear eveybody's experience with their frozen shoulder.  I just turned 47 years old.  My right shoulder started to "freez" last November.  I had tried streroid shots, acupucture, cuppping and regular PT since Feb.  Now I only can pick up my arm without bending my elbow about 90 degrees from my body.  I feel the stuborn pain from my shoulder daily and very sad that I can't dance any more.  Now I am also considering Manipulation Under Anestheshia (MUA).  Advice please? Worked?  Recovery time?

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  • Guest
    Guest Lilu

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    Lilu, I am now 50 years old.  I am a male with no health problems and I am svelte and in good shape...no diabetes, no thyroid problems.

    Idiopathic onset.  A hellish nightmare for 6-8 months decreasing to a moderate nightmare for the past 8 months or so.

    Steroids and intense P.T. with a big strong lady at P.T. stretching and tearing the Adhesions.  I improved motion about 60 percent with tremendous screaming and yelling as my P.T. lady stretched and tore the adhesions.

    Nightmarishly hideously god-awful sleep for first 6 months but it decreases.

    I have about 75-80 percent of the movement range of motion that I had prior to onset.

    I feared for my liver and would not take much re pain meds and then only Aleve.  Anti-Inflams did little.

    • Debbie1212
      Debbie1212 Guest

      Posted

      Omg that sounds awful. Altho my pt lady started to do it the other day, with me begging her to stop!
    • Lilu
      Lilu Guest

      Posted

      Hi Bobby,

       I replied to you last night but it did not shown here?  I will have my PT tomorrow with a new practioner who has the reputation of being "mean" in a good way.  I hope I won't screem to loud lol.  My follow-up appointment with the Bone/Join specialist will be next Tuesday which we will dicuss further treament such as MUA.  I acually just woke in agony of pain but glad to know that I am not alone.  So happy for you that you got 75-80 percent of range of motion back.  I can't wait for my shoulder to be back normal so I can be happy and dance again....

  • Louise1923
    Louise1923 Lilu

    Posted

    Hi Lilu...I'm awake middle of the night, again..we all have the same horrid symptoms...so we can all sympathise with each other...Thank goodness for sharing,

    I've got my 2nd FS in 2 years & after reading through everyone's stories & internet I'm fairly convinced it's a hormone & stress related complaint.

    mental & physical...like everyone says it's pure agony & so wearing to have to keep dealing with it day in & out. Have to keep mentally strong & am trying to have a pro  active approach....try anything that helps!

    Ive tried oesteopathy acupuncture physio painkillers etc, my first FS eventually was resolved with hydro dilation....I'm going to aim for this again, when I get through this acute freezing stage...how long will that be is a good ?! As this differs so so much with each person! & take it from there..

    what works for me is anti inflammatory gel, a support sling if in total agony, gentle Aqua excercise , increased water intake,which seems to help! & Im going to try relaxation/meditation to get me through this! In my normal pre- FS life...non of the above applies btw!

    good luck & thanks to all for sharing Louise 

    • Lilu
      Lilu Louise1923

      Posted

      I just woke up in agony of FS pain. It is 12:20 am and I am thinking about taking tramodol to ease the pain.  I just do not like to take pain killer daily but if I have to, I have to.  Yea, FS affects physical and mental health of mine.  I feel like I am so crumpy these days and hate myself for that!  This Sunday, I am going to an Asian temple to try one hour meditation session and hope that will help.  I have my PT this Friday and a follow up appointment with the Bone/Join specialist to discuss further treament such as MUA.  What kind of anti inflammatory gel do you use?  Thank you for your encouragement and goo luck to you too!!

      Lilu

  • amit13239
    amit13239 Lilu

    Posted

    Lilu

    I just saw your discussion regarding frozen shoulder.. i had bankart repair 7 months before and had regular physio but havent gained full range of motion.. Doc advised me to do MUA... i want to know your experience and if there were complications. It would be great to hear from you.

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