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Help...... frozen shoulder and unhappy dr advise

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vicki90704
vicki90704

I have been having left shoulder issues since June 2017. I finally went to the doctor where I was sent for a ultrasound of my shoulder, where I found out I have a frozen shoulder. I too have thyroid issues. I am unable to lay on my left side at all, even with a pillow under my arm (no go). Best position to sleep is on my right side only or on my back. I have pain in my shoulder, back of arm, elbow, wrist, front of arm, collar bone and shoulder blade. Total of 8 months of pain, tried every med and have tried the hyrodialation into the shoulder also (didn't work). So I am off to the doctor tomorrow 1/4/2018 to see what I am going to have done. I am now unable to lift my arm from my side, cant dress myself, cant shower without help, cant dress myself properly, hard to drive, its just plain cruel. I am a regular now at the ER department here, but they are unable to do much more for me, and have said its the worst frozen shoulder they have ever seen.

So I went to Dr today (ortho), young guy, very rude, didn't want to listen to what I had to say. He tells me that I just need to suck it and and go to PT for 2 months and then come back and see him. Said no surgery, but PT should help, BUT can take up to 12+ months or more. WTF!!!!! Ah not happening. Said I asked what will happen after the 2 months of PT if it doesn't work and he couldn't really give me an answer. He is also sending me for a steroid shot into my shoulder again...oh joy!

Has anyone been in this same situation as me?? I am going back to my doctor to see if I can get another referral to another OP Surgeon. I am so over this pain and lack of arm.... sad

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  • lucinda96151
    lucinda96151 vicki90704

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    I have had shpuder pain since 2015 gotta worst lot lately hard for me sleep on my left side too doctor say i got detration bone
  • tina9100
    tina9100 vicki90704

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    I am seeing my 3rd dr now. I understand your frustration. I’ve tried meds and a shot with no improvement. Dr said I’ve lost 80% of my range of motion in my left arm.  I’ve been unable to work since December. I’m worried about losing my job if it doesn’t get better soon. Going to start 3 weeks of pt on Monday. Dr says if that doesn’t help then he will probably do the manual manipulation.
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