Hydrodilation Frozen Shoulder

Hi Mel how are you doing today?

Hi Linda. Not too bad thank you. This bloody cold is irritating. Just doesn't take much to feel run down at the moment, as I'm sure everyone on here is all to well aware.

Thank you for asking. How are you? X

Hi, its done under a local. Takes 10 minutes. They inject saline straight into your shoulder which lifts the adhesions of the bone. Feels a bit strange and tight but not painful. The relief after it was amazing. I went private at Nuffield in Leeds, Simon Boyle. A friend of mine told her GP who had not heard of it before but referred her to the hospital and she got if done in a few weeks under the NHS.

Every day I see improvement. Sleeping pain free. No pain at all now. Still restricted in some movement but getting there.

Should have said the shoulder specialist said physio is a waste of time until you have treatment first.

When I asked my physio about it she said they wouldnt do until it was completely frozen but I emailed the specailist direct and he said the sooner you get it done the better and you can get it done at any stage.

Sounds uncomfortable, but with obvious amazing results!! Is it a new procedure? You saying that your friends doctor hadn't even heard of it, to me emphasises that the whole FS thing is a grey area with some doctors. As this week after I saw specialist about my neck, she said I had developed FS because of it, which I knew, well that it was something more, but told my doctor the next day, and I'm sure she thinks its literally just stiff!! Not agonising pain!!!! Does all that make sense?!!!!x

Perfect sense. Frozen should is the worse pain I have ever had and after months of not sleeping etc it really gets you down. I wouldnt even say the procedure was uncomfortable just felt a bit strange and tight but that was it. Over in 10 mins relief immediate.

Hi Mel awww yep I bet it is  FS makes even the slightest little thing much worse hope it clears up fast for you........... 

Today my pain seems to have eased a little bit more yay still v resrticted with movements dispite everyday excercises.......... you get so fed up going over and over it when nothing seems to help or you see little improvement don't you sigh lol...........

Think you are right about FS being a grey area - they should deffo put more research into it.

Awwww nooooo - the hospital have just called and cancelled my app for next thursday  Gotta wait now till 2nd April............... shoot me now!!!!

I actually dozed off for an hour!!!! Why my partner woke me up I don't know !!!!!! It was a lovely hour anyway.

You're so right about when you keep going over it. Like when I see the doctor. That's exhausting in itself!! Sometimes it's like m trying to justify myself.

The time will go super quick, and it will be April before you know it. What's that appointment for? Are you having surgery too? Sorry trying to keep up with everybody. I know you're a nurse. What a brilliant and important job!

 Awww thats a bit rotten of him - they never think do they!!!! I bet you were having such a blissful sleep aswell.

Lol no worries Mel - I can't keep up with everybody either! I had mua & they looked inside my shoulder & shaved a bit of the bone off & got rid of all the adhesions ( scar tissue ) lol

The app was to see consultant who will make up his mind if I need further mua......... I had never heard of FS until I was diagnosed & was like "What?????? No way! Are you sure"  I googled it to death!!!

Yes I worked for the NHS for 37years in total - I took early retirement 2years ago Was a sister in critical care.

It's vile being on the recieving end lol.......

Hope you manage some good quality sleep tonight huni & that you get pain free soon. We all must stay strong!!! This condition does eventually improve so I'm told keeping everything crossed

He's just selfish.

Do you know, if I doze off in daytime, it's always much better than nighttime.

You've seen a hell of a lot over the years with your job. I believe you have to be a special sort of person to do it. Do you miss it?

How did you develop FS? Does your neck ever hurt?

I'm terrified of surgery !!!! Scared of not waking up!!!

Like I said before, I'm so over the moon to have found you all!!! Xx

Morning Mel, agree with better quality sleep during the day & it helps sleeping on settee  Men can be so selfish at times! It's in their genes!!

Yep I loved my job & miss my work mates but I don't miss the hastle & pressures I took early retirement but it wasn't an easy decision to make.

Please don't worry about the surgery, once you are asleep you'll be pain free & know nothing of whats going on & when you wake up you can start on the road to recovery  You will wake up huni I promise

My FS came out of the blue last July - no injury - just kept getting pains down the side of my arm that would wake me during the night - thought it was a bone infection.......... How wrong was I lol.. Yep the side of my neck aches something chronic - all connected with FS I'm afraid.

I was offered steroid injection at the begining but said no - I didn't realise it would get so bad, when I did go for consultation they told me my shoulder was way to far gone for an injection to work at that stage. This was last Nov - saw surgeon in Jan & had surgery Feb - I'm still in pain but it has eased a little & I don't get those electric shooting pains now.

Oh do you ever get tightness at the top of your arm like you have a blood pressure cuff pumped right up? This is so vile  

This web site is a god send

Try and have good weekend............. grin and bear it lol 

Hi Linda. I have been trying to get on here all day. It wouldn't let me reply or even send a message privately!! I got so upset as I've only just found you all!!!! I really cried and threw my phone across the room!!

So, this FS can come on with no injury, trauma. Nothing.

Yes I do get tightening in my arm and goes into my neck. It's rotten.

I bet you came across lots of people scared of things in your job!!

I hope you've had a good day. X

Hi Mel lol I had problems replying aswell.........very frustrating! Thought it was just me

Yes FS can come on through no injury or for any reason

Lol ooohhhh yes I could curl your hair with some of the sights and fears I've seen over the years

Today I've been really down - sooooo fed up that I can't see any improvement............ How has your day been?? And how's the pain been today? 

Speak to you all soon  

Stay strong  

Hi Linda. I'm sorry you have felt like that today. I wish I could give you a big hug ...am sending one. Do you find pain medication doesn't really help? Am going to inquire about the one we were talking about the other day. Kerrie said it's great once dosage was sorted.

I'm ok thank you. It's always there. I turned my arm too far earlier, frightened my daughter!!! She has said it freaks her out seeing me in pain. I have always hidden things from them, but this is impossible to hide, especially when you get that searing pain which just takes your breath away. I walk like I've just been winded when that happens. I sound so ott but it's just the way it is!!!

Maybe you need more or different pain meds? You know exactly though don't you.

Do you have family around to help? Xx

Oh no  I so feel for you - that awful pain  And your poor daughter seeing you like that & being unable to help FS has a lot to answer for

I'm kinda trying to hold on until I see the consultant on the 2nd...............really wears you down does't it?

Thank you for your hug! I'm sending you one straight back

Yes I have a really good understanding husband which helps! My youngest son (he's 24) is still living at home - he thinks it hilarious but he care's really & helps when he can

So good to talk to someone who know's exactly how I feel xx

Well that is fantastic you have a good husband. Sons are little buggers aren't they?(the most lovable ones!!)

Thank you for your cuddle. I really need it. I'm so lucky to have my children, and they want to be here for me especially Isabelle (16) but I'm here for them not other way round!!! What I would love is someone for me, to just hold me, understanding.

Yes Its wonderful speaking to you all. It's made a huge and positive difference to me!!!! Somestimes there's so much I want to ask,but don't want to drive everyone crazy!! Xx

Hi melanie55366 and linda27283 its good to know we are not going mad. My daughter, 21, laughs when i do a sudden movement, but shes good really. I will miss her when she leaves nxt week. Im having a larger steroid injection, think its 10ml, then ive got to drive 3.5 each way to take my daughter. Gonna be a bit painful i think! I will take my codeine and pillows. Lol. Lets hope we can all get some relief soon..xx

Hi Mel and Deb - sorry fo delay in replying we had to take my dad on a couple of appoinments and only just got home!! He's lost since my mom died last year bless him.......

Lol yes love my children and would be lost without them......

Oh god Debbie you are having to drive after steriod injection - ouch

They don't know how lucky they are having parents that run around for them!!!! 

Gotta say ladies, my pain has eased so much today! I've even smiled!!!! Got physio tomorrow with phycho Suzie - not looking forward to that!!!

Mel ask and ask away we are all in the same boat xx