There is hope

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So I started having symptoms of frozen shoulder in my right shoulder in November of 2017. I didn't have any idea what it was and suspected a torn rotator cuff. I went to a specialist in January and he told me what it was and said i could try PT but that my best answer was probably to just wait it out. Probably 2 years. Oh, and in December my left shoulder started freezing as well. So both shoulders freezing at the same time and just wait two years.

At my worst I could barely get dressed and wash and comb my hair. The pain was horrible if I bumped them wrong and I had zero good options for sleep.

Fast forward to today and my right shoulder is thawing. I can again reach about 4" up from the small of my back. My left is still pretty frozen but no pain. The only thing I did was a couple of PT treatments and about 4 rounds of massage.

So hang in there, it will get better. I am confident I will be mostly recovered by Christmas.

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  • Posted

    Thank you Brent28997

    It’s nice to have positive vibes here!!

    Unreal that it happened to both of your shoulders !!

    Keep positive 

  • Posted

    It is nice to get some good news and I am very pleased for you. You obviously don't live in Northern Ireland!

    My frozen shoulder was over and done with three years ago, though it has left me in a lot of pain and poor mobility. I was put on a waiting list to see a Consultant about it. The waiting list was one year. That was 2 1/2 years ago!

    My hope is fading fast.

    • Posted

      Have you tried Glucosamine HCI  1500 mg  MSM 1500  mg vitamins?  You may find that they help.  They did for me, anyway!
  • Posted

    Happy for you Brent. I have two frozen shoulders, and the second one started freezing in December 2017, and is STILL in the freezing/pain stage. But I'm happy for you. 

    I guess I'm just one of the unlucky ones in our little club that has to deal with a very protracted illness with this.

    Congrats, and I hope the disease stays away for good for you. 

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