Hi, I have been suffering with frozen shoulder, symptoms for last six months. I have had no tests or X-rays. I have seen four Drs who have said different things from trapped nerve in my neck, frozen shoulder, arthritis etc. I am having physio and had a cortisone injection, this has given me a lot of movement back , I still can't do my own bra or do backwards movement with my arm, but I am now getting pains in the muscle tissue in my arm right side, it's like sharp shooting pain and I don't get any sleep still. I'm more frustrated with actually getting a proper diagnosis . The other arm is starting to go the same was as my right one I'm at a loss, I even had a letter to go private but doctors would not recommend me , any advice would be appreciated. Thanks for reading.
Hi Eve. I'm Melanie. I'm so sorry for your pain.
I keep saying about this all being a grey area with doctors and physio's alike. Unfortunate as this doesn't help many of us. Have they given you enough pain relief? You have to be firm with everything. Demanding if you can!!! It's having the energy though, right?!
I have had this since September and they are still looking at my neck, but I know they don't need to anymore!! I was told last week it's frozen shoulder that's come on because I did have a bad neck, but my Gp doesn't seem to understand Frozen shoulder.
This site is amazing and there are great people on here who will give their sound advice.
Before j found this last week by accident (fate??!) I honestly thought I was going crazy as no one got me!!!! I love it here. Hope you will too.
Hiya Eve....I'm Kerri and im in Australia.
We are one big family here and we are all suffering the same problem with terrible daily and nightly pain.....so we all understand each other's pain and difficulties this creates and we all support each other with friendship, advise and sometimes a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen 😊
i agree with Mel....you really have to jump up and down to get good STRONG pain medication. Doctors are very apt to start of on the mildest stuff....jump up and down.
You really need at least an X-ray and ultra sound.....this will determine arthritis or not, torn rotator cuff or not, inflamed bursa or not........YOU have to demand medical help because it's affecting YOUR life......let us know how you go, but know that we are all here for you when you need us 😘❌❌❌
the symptoms you describe sound very much like my own , and i was told i have F/S i had an op on my right shoulder 3 years ago which was a success , but now my left shoulder is doing the same , so i had physio, injections just waiting now to see what happens next. your doctors dont seem to be doing much for you , have you asked for a second opinion ?
Thanks for letting me know I am not alone in this.
I have seen four different Dr's at same surgery!
They have said trapped nerve. Arthritis and frozen shoulder all in same arm but how do they know? They won't even give me an dray they say it's a waste of time
I have third physio on the and he won't refer me either .
Just fed up and tired with the pain. It has changed but gone more muscular in right arm now and gives way at times.
Sorry about typing big fingers little phone lol .tuesday xray *
You poor thing.....can you go to a different doctors surgery all together. I think you need to start fresh with someone new. If they have done no X-rays or scans then they are just guessing and you deserve more than that.....this is your life that's being interrupted by this incidious ailment and you need help and you need it now.....GOOD LUCK
Thank you. That made me smile . I'm at physio on Tuesday so will try again xx
Thanks Mel. I feel like I'm a hypochondriac going back and forth but I just want a declination answer xx Thank you.
Oh well that's good news that hour having an X-ray......that will show arthritis or not. If it were me I would be taking the X-rays to another doctor that is interested in your well being
Good girl.....you can do it 😀
Be firm, tell them this is your life that is suffering and you want help in getting to the bottom of it......that IS NOT unreasonable Eve
Let me know how you get on......I BELIEVE IN YOU ❤️💙
Omg. That's what I feel like all the time!! Because it's not improving at the moment. So my answer,to doctors etc, all the time is negative and complaining about pain!
Also like I've mentioned before about it not being visible to others!!!!! Oh well!!! I won't say on here some of the things I say and think!!!
We all understand and know how frustrating and hurtful it is with our doctors not getting it!! Almost as if being palmed off!! I might show my doctor this site and maybe it will open her eyes!! X
Hey Mel I emailed you some photos of Targin info you might be able to show your doctor if you need to. Let me know if you received them....huh?? 😀
HI Eve,
If I were you I would go straight away to an orthopaedic shoulder surgeon to get a proper diagnosis, even if you have to pay for it privately, it is worth knowing what you are dealing with at least. I would also try to get an mri scan if you can on the NHS, if not the surgeon will advise you on the best way to go. Don't waste your time on GP's they havent got a clue, you need someone with an in depth knowledge of the shoulder.
I hope you get your answers soon and start on the road to recovery.
Take carex
I agree with Cheryl....
it wasn't really till I went to my Orthapaedic specialist that things were confirmed and an action plan was put in place. My GP fudged around and looking back now probably didn't take it too seriously. She seemed to catch on when I kept asking for stronger pain meds
Hi Mel.....how was your very busy day with the fam 💙
Hope all was perfect and not too much on your shoulder, Isabelle would of been a great help im sure 😊
You are probably KNACKERED and ready for bed I expect.
im being very lazy this morning....it's nearly 9.30 and I'm still lying in bed. I have a lunch date with a friend at noon....so im in no hurry this morning. I can feel the Autumn crispness coming into the air and the birds are certainly very vocal this morning out in the trees. Hope sleep envelops you like a big warm blanket 💤💤💤💤💤
Hi Eve. I would also recommend an orthopedic surgeon vs GP. You may want to ask for a referral to a pain center. They can manage your pain mess long term and more effectively than a GP or surgeon. X-rays and MRI are essential tools to help diagnosis you properly in my opinion. I broke my shoulder and then it froze. After,therapy and injections, surgery helped me the most. I have most of my range back but still have pain at night. Hang in there. There are good physicians out there. Keep looking until you find one.
I'm so sorry to hear this - it's the most awful pain. As others have said, you need to see a shoulder specialist ASAP. I paid for and appointment £180 and and ultra sound scan to confirm the diagnosis £100. You can then go back on the NHS if needed. It's not cheap but what price pain?
I hope you can get some help and relief very soon. I ended up having surgery, which has been very successful.
Kind regards
Karen
Morning!! Yes it was a good day thank you. Just didn't want Josh to rush off to work!!!! Isabelle does all the washing up for me. She's a good girl. I was really aching by late afternoon, but it gets worse as the day goes on. You're right, I was shattered, couldn't look at my phone and started dozing on the sofa.
You make it sound so wonderful there in your descriptions!
You'll be getting all organised for Friday , if you haven't already!
How did lunch go? Xxx
Morning lovely......hope you slept ok.
Bet Josh enjoyed mums home cooking 💙
i knew you would be in a bad way by late arvo.....it's exhausting trying to carry on as normal while suffering silently in pain.
it is pretty amazing where I live....I'm on an acre just outside a city called Wollongong ( bit of a mouthful) lots and lots of bird life, I don't mind the birds calling I find it very relaxing....even the noisey cockatoos. There is a flock of over a hundred and they come in morning and afternoon.......noisey buggers they sqwark sqwark sqwark......Google them, they are white cockatoo, see if Google will give you their call then times it by 100....lol
Lunch was very nice, it was catching up with a friend I havnt seen for 6 months, she drove and we just went to a nice little restaurant not too far away, we sat chatting till 4 then I came home and had an afternoon nap, I was knackered 😳