I need suggestions on how to deal with this Frozen Shoulder in a positive way. I've been sufferi .
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Hi, I recently got diagnosed with frozen shoulder. I've been suffering for a while, kept going to the doctor, had bone density, xray,finally an mri. I was told I had tendonitis, bursitis and a couple of tears in my rotator cuff. At least that's what the primary care physician said the report said. I was referred to a orthopedics Dr. He read the MRI disc and examined me and explained frozen shoulder. I was floored to think that there's nothing that can be done for such a long time. So if anyone out there knows of anything that I can td o to help me stay some what positive, I could use some encouraging. A positive attitude will make a miserable situation easier while I put some time into the equation. Because lack of sleep, pain, and
The use of only one arm is about to push me over the edge.
Dorene
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joy03377 Dorene
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so sorry to hear of your painful shoulder. All I can say is, I had a frozen shoulder in 2006 that lasted 18 months until I finally had had enough and resorted to a cortisone injection which was very painful but completely fixed it two days later. I have been told by a physio that my shoulder was probably ready to heal anyhow by that time. However, in October last year I developed an FS in my other shoulder. I was horrified! But, a new GP gave me a cortisone jab in December and another 6 weeks later. These jabs did not hurt one bit, truly. I think things have improved greatly since 2006! My shoulder is now better. I cannot believe that it has been fixed in such a short time. I have to say though that I had not been told it was a rotor cuff unjury as you have. I had an X-Ray to discount an impingement before the jabs were done. I also had some tendonopathy in my deltoid tendon (confirmed by my physio) which was healing anyhow. I do hope you find some relief from this nasty condition. My GP did say the earlier he does the jabs the better the result. I hope this info helps you.
Dorene joy03377
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Thanks so much for your prompt response. I'm thrilled your fs is greatly improved. That
would seem like a nightmare to get over one to get another. That's been a fear of mine. I've experienced some pain in the good shoulder, I just figure it's because it's over worked because it's the only workable one. I am looking forward to the second injection although I will not be allowed anymore because I have osteoporosis beginning. He did assure me eventually it would get better on it's own but the shots would get me to a place where the therapy would help. It's going to hurt to. I hesitate to bring more pain on myself. It's hard to keep this thing in perspective. In any event it helps knowing at
3:49 am in the morning someone else understands. (Reason why I can't sleep) So
thanks for that good health to you
FrozenZA Dorene
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I am sorry to hear about your frozen shoulder. I am now four months into my second one, this time in my right shoulder. The only thing that keeps my spirit positive is the fact that I know that the constant pain will go away in the next month or two. My first one played out exactly how the typical three phases of FS is described on most websites and in books. I could handle the long period of restricted movement, as it was in my left shoulder, but this time it is more difficult as I have to use my right arm all the time. The pain also seems more intense this time, but I think it is a direct result from it being on my right and having to use my right arm all the time. In my experience, nothing really helped. A cortisone injection did nothing at all to the pain (I got it fairly early in the process), physio didn't help either, and this time, about a month ago, I even tried acupuncture, with no success whatsoever. My advice would be to take prescribed painkillers to alleviate the pain. I even take a sleeping pill just so that I can get a decent night of sleep. It is tough as I have quite a stressful job and some days it's difficult to make it through the day. But the only thing that keeps me going is the fact that time does heal this horrible disease. Once the pain disappears, and it does go away after a few months, it is a lot better to handle.
I wish you well and want to leave you with the message that you will get better, sooner than you think. I don't think one should take drastic action too soon, although I can fully understand why people do it. The only thing that worked for me was pain medicine, giving it time to heal, patience and staying positive.
Wishing you strenght and a speedy recovery.
Dorene FrozenZA
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Your promp response is refreshing. While the
Answer is not what I was looking for, I recognized the recurring theme, patience. I am also affected by the arm/hand that is dominate, so it really is a handicap. Realizing
That this can happen to the other side, I'll have to start exercising it. So thanks for that
Bit of information. Also in this day and age I'm afraid to get hooked on pain killers like you often hear about, so I try not to take any. The NSAIDS are really hard on my stomach, plus I'm on a blood thinner. That's another one of my challenges. Besides 12 or 18 months is a long time to be on pain killers. Thanks again for your listening ear.
May you have peace.
Dorene
grahame87245 Dorene
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Dorene grahame87245
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as the last option. I'm not a great candidate for surgery as I have other health issues. I am concerned that you are not the only person that has gotten this more than once. I'm happy that you have had such a great out come. May you continue to have great health.
Dorene
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Sue1507 Dorene
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I was diagnosed with frozen shoulder about six weeks ago. Doctor has me going to the physical therapist twice a week. The therapist has me doing stretching exercises 1-2 times a day (for about 30 minutes each), followed by icing the shoulder for 10 minutes. The range of motion is gradually getting better. Sometimes it's frustrating -- you don't feel like you're getting better, but the exercises do help. I can definitely tell when I go a couple of days with the exercises.
teresa59318 Dorene
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Dorene teresa59318
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I apologize for such a late response. I accidentally sent your response to someone else. This lack of sleep due to pain is catching up with me. I tried a Tens Unit out
of sheer desperation that was my son's.
It wasn't set for me, perhaps that's why it wasn't effective. I am going to talk to my Dr.
about trying one that he suggests. In any event, I'm sure glad you're having some relief. I'll keep you posted.
Dorene.
teresa59318 Dorene
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