lol tried dictation for the first time
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kept on repeating its self. did i say it kept repeating its self
read between the lines
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c
Hi Michelle
when all this started 5th dec 19. i had the standard frozen shoulder massive zinggers and rubbish ROM.
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with the aid of hydrodilatation and truck loads of physio i gained back about 50% ROM. it was the dreaded night aches that i could not shake off. you know the score. lay awake all night suffering .
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i think it may have been my job. heavy work. roll on 28 months ACR and SAD operation. i had 95% range back. i managed to keep about 80%. massive post op physio and exercise regime.
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now 10 months post op. in the last 2/3 weeks the joint has fallen apart. to be honest i have just wasted 38 months and £8000. exc operation costs. to now have to start a different journey with tendon surgery.
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have been watching tendonesis operations to understand WHY. I am so upset to now have to prepare for a major operation . just been looking at comfy shoulder immobilisers. if i have to wear one for 6 weeks i want a nice one. already have the dojoy ultra sling 4. from last time.
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all strapped up now. spent 4 hours on the ice machine last night. getting naproxen into me system. got oral steroids to take and mass pain killers.
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movement is getting shocking. hard to push gear stick from 2 to 3. and 4 to 5. even crossing me body turning the wheel is painful now. completely different pain to frozen shoulder. more sharp and instant.
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i am going thursday to see specialist to see if i am viable to have carporial shockwave treatment and tendon sheath injections.
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EVERYONE READ THIS PLEASE
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understand when your are offered a surgical option for frozen shoulder. this may happen to you as well.
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you may be well on your way recovering from FS. i was not i was stuck with a severe cases and my job was suffering.
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PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND WEIGH UP THE OPTIONS.
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i think my FS chances fell butter side down. and i have to recover again i think i have had every treatment possible. i love these youtube slots to cure you in one session.
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everyone you have to stay positive and strong. talk it over with you other half. share your feelings and thoughts.
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and hug lol
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colin
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oooo feel all grown up putting that ( well 57 and a half)
and if you are struggling and need advice. i would share my honest opinion as a human not a doctor.
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c
hey Colin, crikey you really are up against it, I feel for you pal.
I seem to be past the really painful stage, I’m sleeping at night without pain relief but I still haven’t got full ROM back. I’ve also lost muscle and experiencing weakness in my wrists, like carpal tunnel.
I went to see the neurologist for the 2nd time in 12 months the last week, as I’ve been experiencing some pretty nasty symptoms the last year and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I’m waiting to have an EMG to help rule out anything sinister, although the neurologist doesn’t think its necessary.
He never examined my shoulder or hands though even when I explained about my FS and weakness.
My ROM has improved but I’ve still a long way to go. Seeing my GP at the end of the month and will ask for an orthopaedic referral.
How do you keep going Colin? on your darkest days? You must be a strong guy to push through and I’m.not talking physically strong. How are you managing to work as a carpenter under the circumstances?
Sending healing and positive vibes your way.
Michelle
I CAN FEEL IT
YUP THE POSITIVE VIBES LOL
hi Michelle
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its been hard mentally. as you know on a site there is a general mickey take if someone harps on about an injury.
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i tend to keep quiet in our small gang " poor old colin poor old arm ". its such a personal injury as no one can see it. i think a shoulder injury is one of the worst ever to get.
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some days past if i had to hand a door i would not even be able to reach the top hinge with a chisel .
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i get home and plug in my aircast cryo unit just sink back and let the ice water flow over the shoulder. it is 100 times more powerful than pain meds. and relax.
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my eyes are showing sign as they are so red due to lack of sleep ( we have all been there ) and pain.
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like you the physio has notices mass of atrophy around the shoulder. i have to risk assess every movement to avoid pigging it off.
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really push for the hydrodilatation.
lay it on really thick. i mean REALLY THICK lol. its the best non evasive thing the actually works. and there is no complications.
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and you have to keep positive. talk to your partner. tell them about the pain and the days that get to you.
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now going to spend the rest if the evening on ice for the next 6 hours. it was the best buy ever for pain .
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keep me updated on your war as well. will post on thursday when i see the specialist about the shockwave treatment. and by the the surgeon should have got back to me.
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stay safe and pain free
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daddy bear lol
and or also lol
its kind of fate . i was on 24/7 call for our area ( we own lots of social housing ). i got a call at 11pm . ceiling down water and lights down.
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steve as i have got to know had fell through the ceiling . our plumber left the floor open . now that’s a claim isn’t it lol.
gave my solicitors number to the wife. yup i am suing my company as well. work place injury !!!.
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he shattered his shoulder between the joists. amob and fire got him out. i made safe.
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i have mentored him since and lent him my shoulder pain toys. that was novenber last year. still helping out even this week with freezer packs ( he had my cryo pump kit)
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its just selflessness he dislocated his shoulder and tore the rotator cuff. just in it to help .
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as we all know how much pain is involved in our plight .
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c
Hi Michelle
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well went to the physio clinic. had a good chat. he thought it was from april last year on me operation date lol.
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me folder goes back to 5th dec 18.
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he examined me “again” took £60. and said he will treat me with his gadgets when he see’s the surgeon report s.o.d.
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so for now i have it taped up tight. i find it helps support the muscles. lots of ice still and naproxen . going to re start the uddermint at work next week just to take the edge off of the joint
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2 weeks since surgeon and no report its killing me..
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how are you holding up. any advances
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and to everyone how are you doing
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colin
Hi Lorraine,
I got it in both shoulders! Physical therapy didn’t help very much, nor did cortizone. What finally worked, was lots of walking at a good speed, up and down hills! I’m no doctor but I’ve heard that can help, probably because you improve your fitness level and blood circulation to the shoulders. Moving the arms while walking probably helps too. The problems just slowly melted away, with each day better than the one before. Little things I had terrible problems doing, like drying myself off after a shower, became easier and easier. If your health allows it, you’ll want to exert yourself when you walk. Good luck!
Hi kurt34864,
How long did it take for your shoulders to return to normal ? I have a frozen left shoulder and Im exoeriencing extreme pain atm and want to try to speed up the healing process witbout medication , walking would be perfect for me, altho the lack of sleep is making me very tired but im willing to try anything .
Hi, I’ve had frozen shoulder for around 7 months. Dr didn’t diagnose it, saw a physio a few days ago who confirmed it. Had an excruciating first physio session and don’t know if I can put myself through that again, it was pure torture. But I worry that if I don’t continue with it, it will take another 2 and a half years to return to normality.
Somebody recommended walking quickly uphill so wondering if this would be better than the physio because my first session was truly unbearable. Thanks