Waiting for thaw
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Hi
I've had frozen shoulder since April 16 in both shoulders, left is worse. Unfortunately physio let me down as due to chronic pain they wouldn't touch me, may I add I also have arthritis in the shoulders and neck which consultant believes contributed to this condition and unfortunately will cause it to happen again. Five cortisone injections didn't touch them.
November 3rd I suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage so unfortunately now my consultant may decide not to operate. I've started seeing a rehab physio every 4/6 weeks who is loving and extremely experienced, it was my orthopaedic surgeon who specifically wanted her to treat me as she's a shoulder expert.
My physio has now made me decide no more cortisone injections ever, as I do get them through widespread arthritis. Not only her but my gp have hinted that the injections could have contributed to my brain haemorrhage although nobody will put this on paper it's definitely made me think as I had these 5 injections shortly before.
I'm in the frozen stage but have no choice but to let them thaw which in my case can take 2 to 5 years and then it can happen again. I can't dry myself wash and dry my hair, even brushing my hair is awkward. I can only currently stand for 2minutes and I have to sit down as it looks like they have hit something when they had 3 attempts at lumber puncture.
Regardless of my situation and how debilitating it is, I'm alive and very thankful for that. I can't wait for the day my shoulders thaw and will dread the day they freeze again but at least I'm here to moan about them.
I wish everyone every success with whatever option they go with and hope you get pain free and ROM back. I felt I needed to share my story.
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Elainescribens9 wall1409
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April456 wall1409
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Not looking for a cure, just some durg-free pain relief.
These posts will help new people on the forum, they sure helped me!
2Dogs4Cats wall1409
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You poor thing, wall1409. I am on my 2nd FS, started in October. Thought I was prepared since I went through it before, NOTHING prepares you for FS. I just saw a Shoulder Specialist who said I too could get it back......I can't do this again. Totally changed my diet, no sugar, no dairy, nothing white, no grains, no beans and I am a vegetarian for the past 3 years. Started moving more. What I have researched.....sugar, grains and dairy cause inflammation. I feel your pain, I bought a stand for my hairdryer and thank God, I have natural curly hair. I do ask my son and my BFF to put my hair in a ponytail at times. Sending you love, prayers, a one-handed hug and good energy. Love that you are still grateful for your life, even with this dreadful ailment
Elainescribens9 2Dogs4Cats
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Hi everybody. ...MUA worked for me...would have preferred Trigenics or Cibelex. ..English spelling....unfortunately Trigenics is about 9000 pounds...Cibelex is only available in the U.S...it hasn't passed our NICE scrutiny yet...good luck
lindajt96 wall1409
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