Most patients with a frozen shoulder never experience a shoulder injury leading to the onset of their symptoms. More commonly, these patients develop gradually increasing shoulder pain and stiffness. The problem builds upon itself as patients move their shoulder less because of the pain, allowing the shoulder to become more stiff.
The cause of a frozen shoulder is still somewhat of a mystery. However, there are some factors that can lead to a frozen shoulder. Interestingly, many patients with a frozen shoulder have endocrine conditions such as diabetes or thyroid conditions.
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I have diabetes and had my thyroid removed (nuked) 10 years ago, and am now suffering with a frozen shoulder. Coincidence, don’t think so.
I have a frozen shoulder. I do not have diabetes or a thyroid problem. I believe I was over stressing my shoulder through my work. I am gradually gaining more mobility with my shoulder through physical therapy. I may have to have surgery. I know I am a hard worker and I’m sure I over stressed the joint and now it is forcing me to give it a much needed rest. I would not wish this on anyone.
I have diabetes and I developed a frozen shoulder.
i have a frozen shoulder , i think its work related, i,ve never experienced anything so painful at the moment i cant sleep or sit comfortably..i have to wait for physio , but who knows how long that will be, in the meantime, how do i cope with pain?
I am being treated for frozen shoulder . Injections Friday cannot take anti-inflammatory drugs due to previous G I Bleed. Will try this for 5 weeks, if no improvement the Dr will put me to sleep for a few minutes and MANUALLY turn my should to break the scar tissue up.
I am not diabetic , I will certainly due this, the Dr says this can drag on for years left untreated.