I don't know anything about this, but it sounds awful! I'm so sorry you are experiencing this. hugs

Mine has felt like it is going to pop out of place...is that similar to what you are experiencing Andiekins? It was very painful and I couldn't stand to move it.

I've never heard of frozen shoulder, but I had trouble with extreme pain in both my shoulders. I had limited range of motion and pain for about 5 years. For me it turned out to be from RA. I am sorry you are having trouble with this, I am interested to hear what others have to say...hugs jilly

my shoulders do not FREEZE up...but rather seem to have forgotton how to move...this goes back and forth between the shoulders....have never had it happen in both at one time...and at times I get a pain that shoots from my shoulder to my elbow when I try to use whichever arm it is affecting that day...but mostly it seems to forget to move or moves very slowly...causeing me to always stub my fingers...tip things I am reaching for over...sigh

mine have never froze up . but have lots of trouble wit them.and boyfriend has anklying spondise. not spelled right cant turn head at all his neck froze up .

Basically a frozen shoulder is exactly as it sounds. There's a very limited range of motion. I can't raise my arms much higher than my shoulders, can no longer cross my arms, have a hard time tying my hair into a ponytail, it's hard to reach up to hang clothes in the closet, etc.

And pain? Oh, buddy, yeah! It can feel as if the muscles of my upper arms are being ripped off of the bone. Sometimes the muscles feel as if they're cramping severely and I end up with "knots" in them. It's quite hard to get comfortable enough to sleep because I'm (of course!) a side-sleeper. Lying on my back is difficult to because of the way my shoulders feel pulled down/yanked as my body tries to settle down into a resting position.

The thought of surgery isn't pleasant, but I could deal with that, if absolutely necessary. What's really scary is the "forced mobilization" technique. What that is basically, is that they take you into the O.R., knock you out, then FORCE your arms to move around again! I can only imagine just how bad it would hurt afterwards in a "normal" person... but add Fibro into the mix?! Hels no! Not unless it's my only option!!! =:o

Andiekins have you tried a chiropractor or massage therapy? I would definitely try those before surgery. You're right about the forced mobilization, sounds like it would be rough with FM...hope you find an answer quick

OMG, Andie, don't let them do that! There has to be a better way. What if you went through that and it froze right back up? It doesn't sound like that would solve the problem, except temporarily.

Jilly:
Have thought about it, but insurance doesn't cover such "luxeries." And finances are kinda tight right now as I just found out 10 minutes ago that our furnace is basically F**Ked!

Lady... like I said, only if it's the last, last resort!

That's why I like the idea of the triggerpoint therapy. It's something I can do by myself, without having the hassle of getting out to someone's office and all that hassle. Just taking a shower kicks my butt!

I have frozen shoulder and my doc wanted surgery. I told him NO. My rhuematologist gave me a shot of cortizone and I was relieved immediately. Some people don't have the instant relief that I experienced but most do get relief. Also accupuncture could possibly help. I would try just about anything before surgery.

I too suffer with this..and like you..hot lights and cold steel is NOT my favorite therapy. Fortunately the doc sent me to PT,not having alot of $$$ for this the therapist was kind enough to give me several excercise to do at home . And I have to keep doing them to keep any range of motion at all. Like most people I carry all my stress in my shoulders and neck so I really feel your pain. Mine is always worse first thing in the morning..or after any period of inactivity..can be scary,sometimes my arms will fall "asleep" while driving.So sometimes it seems like I am swimming instead of driving..keep them moving and good luck.

Hey Andiekins! There is life after frozen should, but when you are dealing with it it becomes your life, and I know you know what I mean. I did nothing but throw money at the problem, by that I mean all those luxuries that insurance will not pay for like acupuncture and chiropractic and massage. I even was prescribed physical therepy sessions for lots-o- bucks, paid for by insurance, thankfully. None of it worked. What did work was range of motion exercises, that my husbandf and I put together. I would sit in front of the couch and he would sit behind me and GENTLY life my arm just to the point when it was threatening to kill me, and then he would move it just the tiniest bit into the pain. We did this about three times a day for I don't remember how long, but it eventually started to come out of spasm. It went away!~

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Thanks for the advice, Ladies. I think that doing the trigger point therapy as well as the range of motion exercises will do the trick. I'll let you know how the Trigger point book deal works out.