Steroid injection for a suspected frozen shoulder
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Hi I've had really bad pain under and down my arm gradually getting worse from end of November, the shoulder hurts in some parts but the pain down my arm is unbearable at times, burning, stinging and tender to touch, the doctor thinks it's a frozen shoulder and is sending me for a steroid injection even though I haven't had a scan or anything, should I ask for a scan before I have this and also is this injection very painful, would appreciate some advice before my appointment on the 28th march 2018, thankyou, Karen.
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donna21546 karen_86264
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karen_86264 donna21546
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jim_5066 karen_86264
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Although I trust medical opinion for the most part, they often are taking a best guess. It is best to know what the underlying pathology that caused the FS is.
donna21546 jim_5066
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karen_86264 jim_5066
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Thanks Jim, don't really want to have the injection if a fs hasn't been confirmed, also been told they really do hurt.
beverly52803 karen_86264
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karen, Can't remember my exact age when I had my first FS (maybe late 40's), but the doctor told me I was too young for a steroid injection. You should research the downside of getting them before proceeding. I also agree that you should have an MRI. My 2nd opinion dr. ordered one; first doctor just wanted to operate immediately.
jim_5066 karen_86264
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I am contemplating asking my doctor for another cortisone shot in April, which will be six months since the last one. This is to reduce the inflammation and pain so I can increase my range of motion enough to break down residual adhesions.
It is a slow walk back to a healthy shoulder, but I am confident it will get better.
avril64366 karen_86264
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karen_86264 avril64366
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Thanks April, gona discus it with my GP before I decide to have it or not but a few seconds of pain is nothing compared to the prolonged pain I've been having, hope your pain has eased.
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avril64366 karen_86264
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myrna_92250 karen_86264
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karen_86264 myrna_92250
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deb49491 karen_86264
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jAn748433 karen_86264
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It hurt a lot getting the shot, and for the rest of the day I could not stop groaning because it hurt so much. BUT, the next morning I was feeling something like 75% less pain. Then the next day the pain was almost completely gone. I could still not move my arm, but I was not in constant pain.
I am very happy that I got the shot!!!