Trapped Nerve in Shoulder.

Andypandyboy

I have a trapped nerve in my left shoulder with pain radiating down my left arm.

Diagnosed by my doctor and being treated by physio so I am not in need of medical advice per se.

I am still in severe pain during the day but it is not bothering me at all now in the night. So, it appears that only complete bedrest is the answer:rotfl:Naturally, that is not achievable for reasons of employment and family life.

Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are only taking the edge of the pain and I can't take cocodamol so can anyone reccommend an over the counter painkiller that might work better than what I am using? I am also using Voltarol as prescribed by my doctor but not seeing much benefit to that either.

Any supplements that might help? I will try anything at this point as it is making me feel quite miserable until I give myself a mental shake and acknowledge there are many people going through much more.

Any advice/coping strategies from anyone who has had this would be appreciated. Would massage help?

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Pyxis

I would suggest consulting a Chiropractor. They specialise in that sort of thing.


To ensure a chiropractor is properly qualified, they should be on the State register.....the register of the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).


In addition, there is the national professional organisation, the British
Chiropractic Association (BCA), which operates the professional insurance, and also offers a lot of the CPD courses which is a requirement for all registered Chiropractors to complete annually.

Both websites would enable you to find a local Chiropractor.

It takes 5 years full-time study to become a Chiropractor and you don't need a referral from a GP as they are classed as Primary Health Care Practitioners.

Lily-Rose_3

You could ask you doctor for naproxen. It's strong, and is a fab anti inflammatory.

Hope you feel better soon

Andypandyboy

Lily-Rose wrote: »

You could ask you doctor for naproxen. It's strong, and is a fab anti inflammatory.

Hope you feel better soon

Thanks, I have some from a knee problem I had last year, I will dig them out. Never thought of that.

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pollypenny

I don't know what you've been advised about keeping mobile. However, I ended up with a frozen shoulder after resting an injury.

Might be an idea to check.

Jackieboy

Pyxis wrote: »

I would suggest consulting a Chiropractor. They specialise in that sort of thing.


To ensure a chiropractor is properly qualified, they should be on the State register.....the register of the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).


In addition, there is the national professional organisation, the British
Chiropractic Association (BCA), which operates the professional insurance, and also offers a lot of the CPD courses which is a requirement for all registered Chiropractors to complete annually.

Both websites would enable you to find a local Chiropractor.

It takes 5 years full-time study to become a Chiropractor and you don't need a referral from a GP as they are classed as Primary Health Care Practitioners.

I would also suggest an osteopath about whom you can say similar things. I found ostepoathy very helpful for both back and knee pain.

Andypandyboy

pollypenny wrote: »

I don't know what you've been advised about keeping mobile. However, I ended up with a frozen shoulder after resting an injury.

Might be an idea to check.

I haven't been resting, I had to go to work as I was off earlier this year with a Chest Infection so any more time off would not be looked on favourably. The doctor didn't mention rest either and the physio has given me exercises to do. It is just that it feels better when I am resting during the night.

Pyxis wrote: »

I would suggest consulting a Chiropractor. They specialise in that sort of thing.


To ensure a chiropractor is properly qualified, they should be on the State register.....the register of the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).


In addition, there is the national professional organisation, the British
Chiropractic Association (BCA), which operates the professional insurance, and also offers a lot of the CPD courses which is a requirement for all registered Chiropractors to complete annually.

Both websites would enable you to find a local Chiropractor.

It takes 5 years full-time study to become a Chiropractor and you don't need a referral from a GP as they are classed as Primary Health Care Practitioners.

Yes, years ago I used one and had good results initially. Strangely, it is next door to my physio so not far to travel if I decide to give them another try. I am hoping it will clear up without further interventions though.

I have never seen an Osteopath but I will definitely consider all avenues if it goes on much longer.

suki1964

Take care with the naproxen, your guts will suffer on them

For myself I have to go on short intense courses of cortisone

Driving is also a strain, ATM I can't drive as I've a flare up. If you do drive, check your driving position carefully. I have to raise the seat and move the seat slightly more forward so there's no pull on the shoulder. When sitting watching the tv I prop myself with pillows

Sharon87

I was given arm exercises to do when they thought I had a trapped nerve. I lifted my arm up and back down in front, at the side and then behind me and repeated it for a while. She said it was to prevent frozen shoulder. Trapped nerves are painful, but complete rest is not the best way to help fix it - based upon doctor's advice I have been given in the past.

Ice packs can also help with the pain (or just ice in a food bad, wrapped in a towel - it acts as more of a distraction though than fixing the problem, but they do help with the pain.

Andypandyboy

I asked if I should use ice or heat and was told heat only.

sheramber

My husband has a trapped nerve in his spine. He cannot take anti inflammatories or any morphine based drugs.

He has Gabapentim. It is used for epilepsy but it blocks the pain sensation in the brain so is also used for pain.