5-6 weeks ago my arms/shoulders started to ache and whenever I reached over or tried to put my arms behind me I got severe pain. I knew I hadn't injured myself so put it down to muscle strain, thinking it'd go away eventually.
2 weeks later, still no improvement and things like un-hooking my bra were almost impossible.
Decided against seeing a GP as we were going on holiday and I figured the heat (Gran Canaria) and the R&R would definitely help - it didn't.
Got back to the UK and saw a GP who diagnosed 'probable' frozen shoulders. Was given blood test forms (rheumatic stuff, full blood count and so forth) and told that I probably need injections. Obviously, I've googled it to death and now know all about the prognosis (probably shouldn't have done that!) I was given a prescription for Naproxen 500mg (one twice a day) and Solpadol 30/500 tablets (two to be taken 4 times a day) but even though I'm now all spaced out
the pain is just as bad, and getting worse. I was also told that even though it hurts I have to keep my arms as mobile as possible to avoid needing physio when the inevitable stiffness phase kicks in (oh joy). All I actually want to do is keep both arms glued to my sides!
Needless to say, the jolly old NHS cancelled my blood tests due to the nurse being ill (of course, they couldn't just get an agency nurse to do it) and as I didn't fancy catching norovirus from any of the local hospitals I decided to wait until the next available appointment at the GP surgery.....31st December
I have no idea why I have this (GP said it's just "one of those things") or why I have it in both arms.
Does anyone else have any experience of frozen shoulder?
Did the injections work?
How long did the painful stage last?
How long did the stiff phase last?
I feel so pathetic wandering around the house all miserable moaning "My arms ache" but they really REALLY do (24/7).
Any help / advice gratefully received x