Two Shoulders at Once! Really??
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i am 16 months into FS in my left shoulder. PT, injections, fluid distension and really no improvement. Now I think it's in my right. At first I thought maybe my right just hurts from over use as the pain isn't too bad and my rom is fine, BUT when I do those lovely fast movements, I get that crazy, debilitating pain. OMG, can this really be happening at the same time? Has anyone else experienced this at the same time? How in the world did you cope? Thank.
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midonda slibby
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hope4cure slibby
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Im not sure if Xiflex injections will help you it worth checking into if your FS has the same causation.
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michelle_94180 slibby
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I don't have classic Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) in both arms. What I do have, is an old injury to my left, my non-dominant arm. I avulsed my humeral head at the surgical neck, basically I broke the ball off the long part of the bone, and it healed rotated upside down and backwards. After 3 years, it was eventually rebroken and plated and pinned. That was 12 years ago. It left me with extremely limited ROM and radial nerve compression. I learned to deal with it. Then started getting pain in my right arm a little over a year ago. I stuck it out until the pain became excruciating when I moved it the wrong way. I was diagnosed w/ the AC 3 months ago, but I have been warned to not use my dominant arm if I ever want to get back to normal ROM. I'm not coping great, so I can't answer your question, but sometimes it's good to know you're not alone.
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hope4cure slibby
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keep going in for opinions there are options to help you thru this. Injections to cope with the pain to special arm and shoulder braces. keep the rest of your core strength strong wil help not add stress to your shoulder. I wen in weekly for pain injections. Helped thru the pain break thru. Then Xialaflex injection unlocked my arm.
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michelle_94180 slibby
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I hope you have help, but I also know that asking for it is the hardest part. Reach out, if you ever feel the need to chat. I know sometimes I get tired of hearing myself say, "my arms hurt." When you're talking to someone who understands, and honestly someone who you don't know personally, somehow it helps. Finding this forum today has been a blessing. Knowing that someone else really understands, makes it a bit easier to unload. Thank you for that. I don't like that others are dealing with this, but we may as well try to help each other through it.
Be well.
heatherh hope4cure
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I was wondering if you could let me know what type of injection you received on a weekly basis? I recieved a cortizone injection, specifically depo medrol, 1 month ago. Within a week of having the injection I went from having non-stop excruciating pain to almost complete relief. Unfortunately the pain started slowly creeping back in about a week ago and it is steadily getting worse. My orthopedic surgeon is very conservative with steriod injections and will only give them every 6 months. If the pain comes back full force again, I cannot fathom waiting 5 more months to have another injection :-/
Also, you mentioned a shoulder brace? Is this something you can get over the counter or did a Dr. provide it?
I have been suffering with FS in my left shoulder for a couple of months and I feel it coming on in my right shoulder. Trying to learn as much as I can now so that I'm more "prepared".
Thanks so much!
hope4cure heatherh
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Xiaflex has been approved by the FDA for FS in 2014. It is a protien that dissolves the collagen blocking ROM that in some FS can help regain ROM. along with therapy and shoulder brace .
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michelle_94180 hope4cure
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I saw your post on the Xiaflex. I've already been looking at studies. I will mention it to my doc and pt. It's good to know that it is FDA approved. The few sites I saw were dated in 2013. I would imagine that I have to get through the pain stage first, before that is an option. Correct?
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michelle_94180 hope4cure
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