What is the best pain relief?
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I've just been diagnosed with AC of the right shoulder plus bursitis and calcification, I'm about 2/3 months in and the constant pain and not sleeping is really getting to me, I'm very tearful and ashamed I'm not coping better. I've been signed off my busy responsible job for a week as I can't focus on anything. I've been having physio for four weeks but not helping despite being excruciatingly painful, I can work through it if I think it will help. Next stop is surgery - I'd do anything to alleviate some pain, I'm using cold and heat pads, plus I'm taking ibuprofen, codeine and paracetamol, which don't seem to do much other than make me feel spaced out, I have oral morphine but that makes me feel really sick...I'm also drinking alcohol in the evening which I know is not good long term but does help, although I've started to rely on it which worries me. I researched on the Internet extensively and I'm at a loss as to which way to turn...it feels like being in a very long dark tunnel - there is a light but I sure can't see it yet. Any advice would be really appreciated.
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wendy_05927 karenmarie
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katie1963 karenmarie
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"Chi" back in order so my body can repair itself.... Good luck!
mema_again karenmarie
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james80413 mema_again
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mema_again karenmarie
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TIME! I agree with Wendy. On my right shoulder I did have manipulation. On my left shoulder I did not. Both took 4-5 months of physical theraphy, to alleviate some pain and give me some motion. But it took my right shoulder 2 yrs before I got fall range. Still have pain when I do anything like cleaning. So it has only been 6 months in on the left shoulder. Pain better, motion better but again probably a full 2 yrs to what will be normal for me. Hang in there!
karenmarie
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david11111 karenmarie
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Im in a similar position and waiting for an MRI scan on shoulder
I will look out for your updates with interest
Good luck
karenmarie
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david11111 karenmarie
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It has to be a relief that you have regained movement even if sore...
2 weeks before i get a scan....
Hope the physio goes well for you...
Dizziannie karenmarie
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terry74787 karenmarie
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karenmarie
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