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April 1999 I developed a rotator cuff ailment and developed adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) of the left shoulder. After examination and some tests it was determined I had a acromion spur which was irriating the rotator cuff. My doctor operated and manipulated my left arm after surgery. Physical therapy was scheduled 3 days later. My adhesive capsulitis returned with a vengence. I took 3 months of PT 3 times a week enduring much pain. I have a high tolerance to pain medication therefore, shots or presciptions failed. After 3 months the pain was so bad I quit PT and I began to improve and continuted PT at home. After 8 months I was back to normal and had full range of motion. Sept. 2000 I developed pain in my right shoulder. I went to my doctor who took an x-ray and determined I had calcific tendonitis. Approximately 3 weeks later I developed adhesive capsulitis. I immediately went into PT again. To date nothing has helped. Cortisone shots nor prescription meds have improved my condition. My doctor states this takes time for the calcium dep. to disolve...about 18 months. It would seem I have a perpensity for frozen shoulder. I have been in discomfort every day since Sept. and many, many sleepless nights. I have tried heat packs, ice packs, hot tubs, pain meds, PT. My mobility has only increased slightly. Everytime I do PT the pain increases and if I don't do PT I lose mobility. I am considering home amputation...at this point!! I sincerely think that I will have capsulitis until the calcium dep. is gone. I wish there was a way to disolve this dep. or break it up. My doc. states they don't operate on this type of condition.
Is there any help for this dual condition? I take vitamins,
stay active and try to keep a postive attitude but I am getting so tired of the daily pain. Are there any alternatives? Does this dep. disolve...my doctor did say when it begins to break up it will get very painful. Is there a way I can tell if it is disolving? I would appreciate any help on this subject.
In Reply to: Calcific tendonitis/adhesive capsulitis posted by Gail on March 29, 2001 at 10:32:38:
I heard that chelation therapy can help dissolve calcium deposits.
In Reply to: Calcific tendonitis/adhesive capsulitis posted by Gail on March 29, 2001 at 10:32:38:
Hi, Gail.
Don't try the home amputation. They tend to get messy (grin).
There is now a technology that dissolves any abnormal calcium deposit in the body by ultrasonics from OUTSIDE the body. It is exactly the same technology that all urologists now use for kidney stones and have used for more than 20 years. Your surgeon must have heard of it. It was even on national TV last month!
In the meantime, bracing is the most common cause of your recurrent problem. Go to the archives to start doing something about your cause. In the short run, Rolfing, Hellerwork, Alexander Techinque OR Feldenkrais, would all help. In the long run, SR would be VERY helpful.
See the glossary for any unfamiliar terms.
Let us know what you learn and how you do.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Calcific tendonitis/adhesive capsulitis (Archive in tendonitis.) posted by Walt Stoll on March 31, 2001 at 07:59:27:
Dr. Stoll
Thank you so much for the information. I am leaving no stone unturned. I have reseached all your suggestions with success, except, the ultrasonics. My doc knows nothing of it. I called three more facilities in nearby cities..zip. I called several teaching hospitals...nothing. I've called Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Penna. which is my home state...nothing. I heard one time this technique was used in Europe and wasn't in the US as of yet but that was some time ago. Could you help find ANYONE or ANYPLACE that can give me info on this technique. I have opted to put the amputation on the back burner for the time being...taking your advice instead (smile).
In Reply to: Re: Calcific tendonitis/adhesive capsulitis (Archive in tendonitis.) posted by Gail on April 03, 2001 at 10:45:33:
Hi, Gail.
When I first learned of the ultrasonic machine I thought everyone would know about it and so did not keep the information. It was even demonstrated on the national news about 2 months ago. How can conventional docs stay SO far behind in their own specialties??? Only a monopoly........
My best suggestion would be to call your urologist and ask him to let you know the name and contact information about the manufacturer of the ultrasonic machine used, routinely, for kidney stones. Since it is the same technology, that manufacturer would have an inside track to the new applicaion of the concept.
You need to also read the articles about "Microcurrent Technology" on this 'site. See the search engine. This works totally differently from the ultrasonics. HOWEVER, it is more physiologic and healing in the long run.
Let us know what you learn & I will archive it for others.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Calcific tendonitis/adhesive capsulitis (Archive in tendonitis.) posted by Walt Stoll on April 05, 2001 at 08:32:05:
Dr. Stoll,
I FINALLY found someone who knows about ultrasound for calcific tendonitis. I took your advise and found a urologist on the internet who was familar with this new procedure. I wanted to pass this info on to you and others. He referred me to the website for American Academy of FAmily Physicians http://www.astp.org/atp/991101ap/tips/29.html. There is an entire article by Jeffrey T. Kirchner,D.O..also the article indicates the forerunner of the procedure a Dr. Ebenbichler who wrote the article for the New England Journel of Medicine. I tapped into that website and found the article by Dr. Ebenbichler, who is from Vienna, Austria, along with his email. I have emailed him for more information and and for anyone who has performed this in the USA. Will keep you posted with his response.
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