My punishment!
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Well, what ever I did it must have been bad, because a 'frozen shoulder' is torture. If I sound like I'm full of pity, you are right. It's the depression talking. This disease really gets you down. It's relentless. Thanks for all the posts. It makes me feel less alone. I too will add my story in hope that it will bring some comfort to someone. It all started last year when I had my gallbladder removed (full of gallstones) and a hiatus hernia repair (reflux). After my surgery I had severe shoulder pain, particularly in my left non-dominant side. But I just perservered and two months later I was back in gym getting on with my life. So, October there I was getting things back to normal. Taking care of my body, when I noticed a pain in my shoulder and bicep. I had to try different angles with my weight training to stop the pain. I thought, that it was strain from the gyming and it would go away. But by January this year, I realised that it was getting gradually more and more painful and I also noticed that my movement in my left shoulder was getting gradually less and less. In February this year I had my doc refer me to a radiologist who confirmed that I have frozen shoulder and not a rotator cuff sprain. After months of waiting for an orthapedic specialist, I saw one this week. He stated that I have a severely frozen shoulder and that there is nothing he can do for me and that I'm looking at a three year sentence.He offered me a cortisone and saline injection, but said that it may not work. So here I am suffering nights without adequate sleep and pain that is either knee dropping cry your eyes out or a dull throb that makes you soooooo grumpy. Thanks for listening and to you all who have frozen shoulder. May you find pain relief soon.
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linda37283 AntheaS
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Sending you gentle hugs xx
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lynn20183 AntheaS
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so sorry to here your in pain with fs I have had this vile condition since last December the pain has been horrendous but 5 weeks ago I had a guided cortisone injection which was very very painful could not move for 48 hrs then the pain subsided to about 40% manageable with pain relief. 4 weeks on can sleep about 6 hrs a night instead of sleeping upright in an armchair.i feel much better and hopefully will stay this way until the second phase starts. I would recommend the procedure I hope you are much better now and on the road to full good health. Gentle hugs for you
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sheri12 AntheaS
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Sessions last about 15 minutes. time breakdown consists of- 10 minutes of acupuncture, 5 minutes of intense shock wave therapy which is suppose to break down the scar tissue and encourage the area to start healing again- do not take an anti-inflamatory- and then manipulation and stretching. First few appointments I was in so much pain. I declined pain killers bc of the type of work I am in. I found extra strength tylonel thank goodness worked and the topical Bell roll on pepper cream joint relief worked at night with heat. I had to practice hanging my arm and swinging it and creeping my hand up a wall. I could not do either as my arm felt stuck in several places. Throbbing pain stopped and mild aching only. Third and fourth session started to be able to reach my arm up and out. Now on 6th, still some aching bc of some postural issues- almost full movement in arm. Was recommended to take some joint lubricant - one type has shellfish so I couldn't take it bc of an allergy- I will start taking it tomorrow. I was told to avoid a cortesone shot as it just masks problem and does not treat actual problem. I am hoping that this therapy continues to be successful and is not as frequent. I would recommend the investment as it apparently cuts the recovery time in half and helps with the ability to unfreeze shoulder much sooner. I wanted to share bc I did not see much on this. All the best.