Eggasperated Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Any advice to help with this? I have been in agony all night - the doctor has given me co-dydramol and ibuprofen, but advised physiotherapy and osteopathy wouldn't help at this point. Even worse the sun is shining and I wanted to be out in the garden . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I had it for ages and they were to refer me to have it injected with cortisone - the waiting list for the injection from the consultant was 6 months!!! - I could not stand the not sleep pain. I went to an accupuncture lady who was registered etc and she cured it and touch wood never had since!. I had it injected years before so I am pleased its not come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I have apparently got an inflamed shoulder muscle and can't do much either! I know where you are at, it is deadly boring! On ibuprofen which the GP said will take 48 hrs to kick in, I am on 12 hours at the moment and it hasn't done much yet. Not allowed to do anything energetic for the next 2 weeks. I use the heat pads which you pop in the microwave and have a thick scarf on. Both of those help me. Hope you get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 If you have soft tissue inflammation ice the area 3 times a day or use some ice gel that you can buy from chemists. Heat will make it feel better for a few minutes but will actually aggravate it and make it worse in the long run. Try some remedial massage to help easy the overcompensation and pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks for the advice , I'll have to work myself up to putting ice on it as I don't want anything touching it at the moment but if it helps I'll definitely give it a go. After taking the painkillers I managed to do something productive by sorting out all my paperwork on the computer so at least I didn't have a totally wasted day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 For the ice can try frozen pack of cheap sweetcorn from Mr T or similar and re freeze - can be used for the chooks afterwards!!. I had a friend with a bad back staying in the summer and we used that - it moulds itself to your shape and is easy to use. Hope you get some ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Think the painkillers are disagreeing with me now, spent the night really itchy and today have felt dizzy and nauseous . Hoping I can manage using just the ice and maybe some paracetamol and ibuprofen. More sunshine today, I did manage to spend an hour in the garden but unfortunately that was just talking to the builder from the insurance company re the building of the retaining wall that fell down in January . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Ibuprofen has made me feel sick and very woolly headed today! Reduced dose now and feeling less that I am on another planet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Me too, Try looking at youtube for some yoga breathing exercises - they help me to deal with pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I presume that is not a viral thing? There seem to be a lot of people ill around here with very sore backs necks and shoulders. they have also had a temperature and felt a bit flu like. I have had similar problems in the past and find that gentle stretching exercises help, you can't be more than gentle because it hurts too much. Hope that you get some relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Off to the doctor again later today, don't believe it can be frozen shoulder as my shoulder is now ok but my neck and elbow are hurting, all very odd . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 It sounds muscle or tendon to me, We have many muscles with origins and insertions around our shoulder, back and arm with some attached to the shoulder area and insert around the elbow. I would say your best bet would be to find a good remedial massage therapist along side seeing your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 The doctor has told me to keep up the ibuprofen , and says she feels physio or maybe osteopathy is the way to go. I'm concerned a lot of this may stem from my prolapsed disc a couple of years ago as my Pilates teacher says my body is never straight. Will have to have a think about what to do LBB - I have had remedial massage before but it never seems to have a very long-lasting effect, feels lovely at the time tho . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 You can get some frozen shoulder exercises on you tube which may help. remedial and sports massages should show an improvement after four intense sessions if you have followed the therapist advice in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 totally agree with LBB. Remedial massage, and it will need more than one treatment. Arnica can help with the pain. You can get this from a health food shop or boots. Be wary of painkillers. Having been prescibed them after a car crash I now can't take any ibuprofen type drugs as my stomach lining is now so irritated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 If its any help Eggsasperated,my pain was running down my shoulder to my arm/wrist/fingers and into my neck too. Now with ibuprofen feeling better. Also, ha ha.....I am lop sided too. Yep, my pilates teacher told me I was particularly wonky last week. Now have to work out how quickly I can stop taking those wretched ibuprofen pills,,they make me feel quite sleepy. They seem to have helped with the muscle though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Thanks clucker, it does help to know I'm not the only one. Do you know how yours started? Has your GP suggested any physio or other therapies? I'm still not sure what to do, I hate taking any pills but it was the co-dydramol that made me feel ill, I can manage the ibuprofen but I still want to stop them as soon as I can. Great for self-confidence these Pilates teachers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I did it stripping .............wallpaper. I was told to go back to the drs if it wasnt better in a couple of weeks. TBH though, I think I would have gone to my physio who is fab, if it hadnt improved in the next few days, she is great with my wonky neck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
