Well, on to Accupuncture… Anyone Else Tried it?
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Hi all,
I tried acupuncture and also cupping today. The fire cupping felt so great! It really took the pressure off my shoulder and relieved the bad pain cycle I have been on this past week. I have another appointment in a few days, so I will keep you posted. We will see! Maybe it will help someone else here?
Just wanted to post this in case someone else was thinking of trying something similar. I am sure tired of Cortisone injections, pills etc., I’m sure you all are too! I have had this Frozen Shoulder for a year.. plus now. Ready for it to go away just like everyone else in this forum.
What has everyone else tried that has helped? (Aside from Physical Therapy and that awful surgery the doctors push.) What vitamins, alternative therapy or exercises that has helped anyone?
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karin1126 April456
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April456 karin1126
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I'm so glad something helped you. I have very dedicated to the gym for the last 7 months for my excercises, yes stretching is helpful, or at least feels good. Hopefully you are on the road to a full recovery soon.
orba1 April456
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April456
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The cupping or accupuncture seemes to have relieved some of the pain this morning, so that is positive and I will let everyone know what happens Friday when I go to my next appointment. I Hope everyone feels a little better.
karenus April456
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I tried accupuncture and after 2 sessions I quit. I think I was in a very painful phase of my FS and it felt at the time that the sessions were making it worse. In hindsight, I don't think it was the accupuncture that intensified pain, but as it was completely self pay for me, it certainly wasn't worth it to pay for it and feel worse. It bummed me out as I had really hoped that it would be something that would be helpful to me.
I am now in month 9 of FS, with the worst pain being months 5-8. I have had 2 ultrasound guided cortisone shots and while they were of limited benefit, I do feel that I "bought" a few degrees of improved ROM.
I believe that my FS came on due to hormonal fluxuation and I am now doing some hormone therapy which is helping in many ways, but no direct impact on my shoulder yet. I feel that I am slowly regaining some strength and range of motion, so I am hopeful that I am now in the thawing stage of FS. I have done fish oil, tumeric (I think this is my vote for the best thing I have done for my shoulder), an anti-inflammatory diet, physical therapy and massage. It seems different things help different people depending on the severity and timeline of one's FS.
Glad that you are seeing some benefit from the accupunture! Good luck!
terry74787 April456
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The thing that helped me the most was Tramadol But when I increased the dose I got my first migraine which sent me to a hospital and a terrible experience. The next thing that helped me the most was a portable tens unit that clipped on my pants at the waist. Couldn't have made it without that thing!
lynette74341 April456
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April456
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I wish eveyone well and speedy healing.