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St Louis, MO

In the past 2 years I have had: an MRI that was normal, a cortisone injection from my rheumatologist (that didn't help at all), 3 x-ray guided steroid injections (that almost completely took the pain away, but they can't give me anymore), and several rounds of physical therapy (that seems to make it much worse). I saw an orthopedist, who did the x-ray guided injections, and he diagnosed it as "frozen shoulder syndrome", but at the office visit for the last injection he had a conversation with… read more

May 5, 2015
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Members rallied around someone navigating the frustrating journey of severe shoulder pain after multiple failed treatments and conflicting... Read more

Members rallied around someone navigating the frustrating journey of severe shoulder pain after multiple failed treatments and conflicting diagnoses, with many sharing their own experiences of frozen shoulder, rotator cuff issues, calcium deposits, impingement syndrome, and intense neck and shoulder pain that nothing seemed to relieve. Several members described practical steps they had taken or were considering, including surgery for frozen shoulder or calcification, seeking second opinions from different surgeons, and managing trigger points, though many acknowledged that treatments like cortisone injections, physical therapy, and pain medication had provided little to no relief. A recurring theme was the emotional and physical exhaustion of living with unrelenting shoulder pain, the challenge of finding answers when doctors disagree or dismiss conditions like fibromyalgia, and the importance of advocating for yourself by exploring all options and trusting your instincts when something doesn't feel right.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have got calcification on the left rota of my shoulder, I am waiting to have the operation to help relieve the pain, and allow me more movement ect...I don't think it's caused by fibromyalgia, but the fibromyalgia doesn't help with the pain.

May 12, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been told I have calcium deposits in my shoulder. I was also told I have impingement syndrome and rotor cuff issues. All I know is I cant get a day that it does not hurt. Been to physio, on pain killers not much help.

May 6, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

My mum doesn't have fibromyalgia and was told she had frozen shoulder syndrome. She was told to have an operation as well but didn't want it. I am not sure what or if the pain has gone away now though, sorry. I just wanted to let you know that I've heard of it as a diagnosis before. I also suffer from really bad shoulder pain and nothing seems to help. I can't take most pain medication either. I hope you find a solution to help ease your pain x

May 7, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hope you get good news! HUGS!!!!!!!!!!

January 31, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. I am having intense shooting pains in my shoulder blade area in my back. I have also been diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I have had 6 EMGs over the years. Sick of those. I am also having shooting pains along my rib cage. I just went through a thoracic MRI and am waiting to hear if there are any bad disks in my thoracic area causing this pain. I'm about to ask about burning rib pain and shooting pains in my rib cage too.

January 31, 2016

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