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melanie_55366
melanie_55366

Not sure if I sound really thick asking this, but after my recent experiences with "health care" professionals, and realising they don't seem to understand enough about this, I will ask you. What, if anything will/can be seen on a scan? Is there actually something they can see? I appreciate some have tears and things like that, but what if it's not that? What does a frozen shoulder look like on a scan?

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  • mymaude
    mymaude melanie_55366

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    Hi Melanie. As everyone says its not what it shows but what it doesn't show that is important. I have however heard a rumour that some doctors use an ultra sound scan which can show more although I don't know anyone who has had one. Diagnosis is very simple as long as your gp knows what he is looking at. So many people who have written on this forum have problems with doctors not knowing what they are dealing with and it is very frustrating. I am so lucky in that I live only 5 mins from one of the UK's top orthopaedic hospitals and was originally diagnosed by my gp who had worked there for 2 years. If you are able try to get a second opinion from a gp who has had experience in ortho. I know that may sound obvious but it can be made worse by the wrong treatment/advice. We all know how hideous this condition is and you can always count on support from us when everyone else thinks your just being a whimp. Take care.
    • melanie_55366
      melanie_55366 mymaude

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      Hi Maude. I think I'm looking to all of you for answers that doctors can't give me!!!!

      Feel rubbish today. It's aching like mad. Have a heat pack on now. Makes me feel sick!!!!

      I'm actually not a moaner. Just get on with it all. This is different!!! Turning into a moaner!

      I'm going to ask for different pain meds. They said nothing is to be done till the scan. Hope I haven't repeated myself to you!!!

      I think I'm scared I'm going to be stuck like this. I've changed so much!!x

  • daveuk73
    daveuk73 melanie_55366

    Posted

    i'm not allowed to post links inhere to other webpages but if you enter into google

    what does frozen shoulder look like on a mri scan there is a blog link (remakehealth) that gives all details about it. personally i don't like mri's myself but they can get some good info about all sorts of things from the results

  • daveuk73
    daveuk73 melanie_55366

    Posted

    i've had FS for over 2 years and its painful but i've had it so long the pain is now part of my life have 3 kids too so have no choice about getting on with doing things.
    • melanie_55366
      melanie_55366 daveuk73

      Posted

      Hi. What do you not like about MRI scans?!!!!

      I will have a look at that site. Thank you. I only asked as intrigued and trying to get a better understanding of all this. It hurts so much you'd think they'd be able to see something definite.

      I have 5 children so I know what it's like!!

    • daveuk73
      daveuk73 melanie_55366

      Posted

      Since my brain op in 2001 i've never liked closed in places and i feel unsafe (even though its not) when moving backwards when laying on my back
    • melanie_55366
      melanie_55366 daveuk73

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      It certainly sounds like you've been through it. Really serious stuff. Makes me feel bad for moaning. Actually I've never been through what you have, and I don't like being closed in or moving backwards!!!!!

      I was advised to get some diazepam for the app.

  • mymaude
    mymaude melanie_55366

    Posted

    Melanie we are all with you. Unfortunately no one actually knows why FS kicks off as no two people start for the same reason and sometimes there is no reason at all it just happens. The one certain thing which we must all cling to is that it does not last forever, up to five years in rare cases, but it does eventually resolve itself and you do not have the hideous incapacitating pain you get during the freezing stage throughout the whole process. For me I found that keeping working was the best thing, not that I had any choice as I work for myself! I did have hydrodilitation which was only partially successful but it enabled me to carry on a relatively normal life. Physio is a no no during the freezing stage and i was advised by my gp to use ice not heat as heat increases the blood supply and aggravates it further but i warn you iceing it hurts like stink at first but i found it did help. Wishing you all the best.
    • melanie_55366
      melanie_55366 mymaude

      Posted

      Thank you. I'm assuming mine started because of my neck initially, but I had "twinges" on and off in my shoulder for months, especially when I was working. (Managing a restaurant so waitressing!!) but ignored it, like a lot of us do!!!

      I actually prefer the feeling of the heat bag!! I find it almost soothing.x

    • linda37283
      linda37283 melanie_55366

      Posted

      Hi Mel MRI will show inflammation as well as tears etc much more detailed picture of what is going on inside the shoulder ,,,,,,,,,,

      Ultra sound shows thickening inflammed tissue but will also pick up tears  but they will do  MRI to get a more detailed picture if this is what they suspect.........

      X rays are done to rule out arthritis and any other boney problems.

      And if anyone says they have FS but are still going to the gym and generally 'getting' on with life ...........then I'm sorry they are NOT suffering from FS...... Doctors do not know much about FS its still quite a mystery as to why it happens or what triggers it off........

  • jiminpain
    jiminpain melanie_55366

    Posted

    hi melanie i had an MRI on my right shoulder prior to the operation , and the result was what he called a "calcium spare " and tightening of the socket tissue which combined was causing my F/S , they where going to do two ops on both but after the capsula release surgery was successful they decided to leave the calcium spare alone ,
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