I am so happy that your shoulder is finally feeling better. My husband is a retired radiologist and explained what "frozen" means in medical vernacular... a huge thank you for the Chrismakkuh miracle and the gift that keeps on giving...steroids. Years ago, one of my social work mentors told a group of students that "life is a series of attachments and losses", her statement changed my perspective in such a positive way.
The "frozen" shoulder caused a "loss" of pain free movement. The "gift" of steroids returned you to a place of pain free movement and a new sense of gratitude and thoughtfulness which you thoughtfully shared with all of us. Here's to a New Year 2025! I look forward to sharing with you, Liz.
I’m glad it cleared up for you- it is so painful. It’s not often talked about but estrogen vanishing from our bodies really affects inflammation. Most frozen shoulder cases are in women. My frozen-ness lasted one year + with weekly PT for that year.
"I imagine that in some wiser culture at some other time, there would be an understanding that my shoulder had something important to tell me and maybe I needed to stop and listen."
I was JUST having this same kind of thought about my feet, which spent four and a half decades getting me around without incident and then over the last couple years started just rebelling, one and then the other, in the most random ways: plantar fasciitis in both, unexplained swelling in one, then bone/muscle/joint pain in the other and finally a dramatically sprained ankle late last summer. Like, omg, so many years with no foot drama, then ALL THE FOOT DRAMA. What wisdom is there in this? (And if I learn my lesson will it stop already?)
Oh no Meagan! So…Look before you leap? Don’t tiptoe through life? Don’t drag your feet when you have an opportunity in front of you? What do you think your feet are telling you?!
I was once going thru airport security and trying to shake/wriggle my coat sleeve off…. The TSA agent said “looks like frozen shoulder.” Got thru security and soon learned how hard it would be to get my carry on into the overhead bin. 😵💫 Hope you stay unfrozen!!
Yikes, I feel you. Meanwhile, even the TSA agent could identify it right away. This is turning out to be the most common ailment that no one talks about until you have it!
Thank you for sharing this. I feel your pain. I’m in the midst of right shoulder hell myself. Two years ago the left was frozen but wasn’t quite as painful. Maybe I’m just less tolerant the older I get!
I am so happy that your shoulder is finally feeling better. My husband is a retired radiologist and explained what "frozen" means in medical vernacular... a huge thank you for the Chrismakkuh miracle and the gift that keeps on giving...steroids. Years ago, one of my social work mentors told a group of students that "life is a series of attachments and losses", her statement changed my perspective in such a positive way.
The "frozen" shoulder caused a "loss" of pain free movement. The "gift" of steroids returned you to a place of pain free movement and a new sense of gratitude and thoughtfulness which you thoughtfully shared with all of us. Here's to a New Year 2025! I look forward to sharing with you, Liz.
Thank you Lorette! Always grateful for you and your generosity and support. Happy holidays to you. ❤️
I’m glad it cleared up for you- it is so painful. It’s not often talked about but estrogen vanishing from our bodies really affects inflammation. Most frozen shoulder cases are in women. My frozen-ness lasted one year + with weekly PT for that year.
Oh my goodness that must’ve been a long year. Glad you are doing better.
Happy Hanukkah, Amy! I love the menorah-saurus! 💕
I am so happy for you, that your shoulder is not having pain! Hooray! Let it go, indeed!
I find I am letting go of things more and more as I get older. I hope you find it both cathartic and freeing, as well as being pain-free. 💜
I love that perspective!
"I imagine that in some wiser culture at some other time, there would be an understanding that my shoulder had something important to tell me and maybe I needed to stop and listen."
I was JUST having this same kind of thought about my feet, which spent four and a half decades getting me around without incident and then over the last couple years started just rebelling, one and then the other, in the most random ways: plantar fasciitis in both, unexplained swelling in one, then bone/muscle/joint pain in the other and finally a dramatically sprained ankle late last summer. Like, omg, so many years with no foot drama, then ALL THE FOOT DRAMA. What wisdom is there in this? (And if I learn my lesson will it stop already?)
Big hugs to you, Liz!
Oh no Meagan! So…Look before you leap? Don’t tiptoe through life? Don’t drag your feet when you have an opportunity in front of you? What do you think your feet are telling you?!
I was thinking it was either “Don’t carry the weight of the world”
or maybe
“Wear compression socks”
Ha!
I was once going thru airport security and trying to shake/wriggle my coat sleeve off…. The TSA agent said “looks like frozen shoulder.” Got thru security and soon learned how hard it would be to get my carry on into the overhead bin. 😵💫 Hope you stay unfrozen!!
Yikes, I feel you. Meanwhile, even the TSA agent could identify it right away. This is turning out to be the most common ailment that no one talks about until you have it!
Thank you for sharing this. I feel your pain. I’m in the midst of right shoulder hell myself. Two years ago the left was frozen but wasn’t quite as painful. Maybe I’m just less tolerant the older I get!
That was me too! Don’t blame it on tolerance. The facts are: Our second shoulders just hate us more.
Wait, is “second shoulder” like “second Saturn”? Definitely related (and relatable!) 😘
I had to look that up… high correlation there for some women I bet!
As always, beautiful.
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Glad to hear the second shot worked. It took one cortisone shot and 12 sessions of PT for me to get my range of motion and sanity back.
Thank you! Last time on the other side, PT took care of it. This was pure hell though. I understand the sanity comment. This is no joke!
Love this. Thanks Liz.
Thank you Michael!