Frozen shoulder

[jmh740]

Does anyone have any advice I was diagnosed with frozen shoulder today. I'd never heard of it before but someone suggested that could be what I had and the gp agreed. I found some exercises on u tube and did them this morning will carry on with those
The gp said it could last from 1 to 3 years and its likely it will get worse before it gets better. She prescribed naproxen. Can any one offer and advice for me to deal with this?
Thank you

[maddening]

If it hurts at night look at shoulder supports, whilst you want to exercise it in the day I found strapping it up at night meant I could get some sleep, I am a front sleeper so the support made a difference to me. They are about £20 on amazon,. Make sure you get it for the correct side.

[Autumnchill]

Thanks @maddening. I'm propping myself up at night with pillows but this is the worse time as often wake every couple of hours

[maddening]

Mine was something like this

www.physioroom.com/product/PhysioRoom_Neoprene_Shoulder_Support_Strap_Shoulder_Rehab_Rotator_Cuff_Shoulder_Tendonitis/2042/39110.html?gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35V-2E1kToOfCzy8BLzAwEzAQMOwELfGeORvaoHD5QPsBxp2qYxPp0XRoCl7cQAvD_BwE

I sometimes used it in the day when it got V achey as I sit at.a computer all day,. Was. Just careful to make sure I limited it in the day so I was still exercising it.

[Autumnchill]

Thank you! Just ordered and will be here tomorrow 🤞

[Autumnchill]

Had op today (privately). He said it was worse than anticipated so took bit longer and the pain afterwards was awful. Don't mind admitting I cried like a baby in recovery and morphine and fentanyl didn't touch it.

At home recovering and hopefully tomorrow will be the start of pain free living and I can finally do my hair and put a bra on!

[Chloemol]

I had this a couple of years ago, left shoulder, referred for physio which really helped, took paracetamol for the pain

Just before Christmas my right shoulder started, did a few of the exercises, but because it’s my dominant arm I was having to use it, despite pain and it’s got better more or less on its own

Really recommend physio

[rosiejaune]

If calcium deposits are involved, vitamin K2 supplements may help.

[WhataMissMap]

I had a frozen shoulder for three years.
It was agony.
It woke me every night and I struggled to get dressed etc.
I had cortisone injections and finally a hydro injection.
Nothing worked.
Then I bought a very expensive pillow, much shallower than the two pillows I was used to but more supportive.
Over about three weeks the pain and stiffness reduced, and finally resolved completely.
It could have been a total coincidence, I have read that a frozen shoulder can resolve after a few years without treatment.
Who knows?
Good luck!