Taz - I've had physio on the NHS before. Once was a few years ago when I had 6 sessions to try to alleviate neck pain (they should've given me the MRI
before the physio as the exercises made my osteoarthritis worse). I then had physio last year for severe/chronic lower back pain (possibly a trapped nerve) but after 6 sessions I was in more pain than when I first went there. I'm really not looking forward to more physio but am trying a few exercises at home in the hope that I can ease it myself while I wait for the appointment x
Trey - I agree in this instance. Frozen shoulder was what my boss suggested when I told her my symptoms (she's experienced it before) and was the first thing the GP said x
Firewalker50 - I saw a chiropractor for neck pain many years ago but it cost me all my savings and the relief was only ever temporary. I did, however, ask my GP about an NHS referral and was told (in no uncertain terms) they won't fund 'alternative therapies'. Thank you for the link (I will check it out
) x
Thank you lovely ladies for all your replies. Much appreciated
x
Update - Physio was booked for 21st Feb, then the hospital rang to cancel it and the next one they could offer is 7th March
Had to come off codeine (too many issues) and have also now had to come off naproxen (temporarily, due to my second stomach bug of 2013!) so the only pain meds I can have right now are paracetamols (great!!)
Been trying to use my left arm (right one was initially painful but seems to have fixed itself thank goodness) but it's just getting more and more painful. It really is getting much worse despite my attempts at home-physio.
Not 100% certain I'm going to last until March 7th without going back to my GP and begging for an injection.....