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I don't know if anyone will read this. I am totally clueless and don't know what to expect. All I know is that I an in constant pain and desperately tired and have been for nearly 8 months now. I have been told I have frozen shoulder in both shoulders and I am due my MUA op in October (soooo long to wait) and I am petrified. Wish they would do both shoulders and let me get over it once and for all?????

From what I have read, I had better start stock up on paracetamol now! Any suggestions on how I deal with this? I would appreciate your comments.

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  • A_C
    A_C

    Posted

    Hello petrified!

    I have been suffering with FS in left shoulder since last September, and am going in for an MUA in a couple of weeks time, two days after returning from holiday! I feel like you do - terrified. This forum gives me hope though. Reading throught the posts, there is quite a consensus that an MUA does work. Yes it will be painful, and my consultant did say that to me, but I have lived in pain for months. I had a steroid injection in November which helped slightly for a few weeks, but have now resorted to co-codamol from the doc and warm wheat bags. I also have a TENs machine which helps. I have had to stop work as I cannot drive, and as I am self employed this is not good! I cannot wait for it to defrost on its own so have no option but to have the op. If you like I will let you know how I get on, on this forum? I phoned the consultant's secretary in the end and told her that I needed to get back to work, as I could not afford it any longer. She did say that there were targets and they had to fit me in soon anyway. It seemed the targets were about 3 months from consultation. Have you looked into this one? Let me know if I can help with my experiences - I will try to be truthful!

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I am due to have an MUA after 8 months of a FS which has left me depressed and tired (also menopausal which doesn't help sleep).

    I've had weekly physio which has made virtually no diffference. I had a steroid injection last week. The pain is slightly reduced, but movement is the same.

    [b:edc64d4551]Does a MUA work/help?[/b:edc64d4551] My hosp physio tells me it will. I have yet to speak to any consultant at the hospital despite having been referred to one.

    As I am self employed, I can't afford to take too much time off.

    :roll:

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Cant help with info on the op, but I suffered a FS its started in sept 06 and I have to admit it almost beat me. I so was depressed through pain and lack of sleep.

    The good news is there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am almost completely back to normal, although movement is still slightly restricted, the pain has been gone now for a few months.

    I would strongly reccomend acupuncher (sorry about spelling). I was fortunate enough to be offered it on the NHS after months and months of physio, which had no effect at all.

    My first session went well, but I was still in great pain, and thought it hadn't worked. The day after the session was like a miracle, I woke up pain free for the first time in over a year. I had a further 7 sessions and have never looked back.

    I know it doesn't work for everyone but even if you have to pay for it, it's certainly worth trying.

    Wishing you all a speedy recovery and dont forget no matter how bad it gets, there is an end to it.

    Good Luck

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