joint problems?
Is my doctor making this up, or has anyone else heard that "people
who’ve had diabetes for a long time can develop inflamed joints in the
shoulder" ?
I definitely have the inflamed joints, but it seems weird to blame it on
the diabetes rather than just, say, a heavy shoulder-purse or not
relaxing my shoulder muscles often enough.
So I wondered if this rheumatologist was just trying to sound
knowledgeable, or if there’s really some truth to that statement.
Anybody?
Laurie
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July 28th, 2005 at 9:37 pm
It’s usually called frozen shoulder, and yes, it is a common problem with
DMers. I hate to say it but it usually lasts 2 years. Mine did.
Jan & Bluda Sue
July 29th, 2005 at 2:26 am
<< Is my doctor making this up, or has anyone else heard that "people
who’ve had diabetes for a long time can develop inflamed joints in the
shoulder" ?
I definitely have the inflamed joints, but it seems weird to blame it on
the diabetes rather than just, say, a heavy shoulder-purse or not
relaxing my shoulder muscles often enough.
So I wondered if this rheumatologist was just trying to sound
knowledgeable, or if there’s really some truth to that statement.
Anybody?
>>
Hi Laurie,
Ive heard of Diabetics having something called frozen shoulder. Dont know
much about it tho. Dr Jan? Chrissy
July 30th, 2005 at 11:50 am
I read about "frozen shoulder" in Diabetes Forecast. I guess it is related
somewhat to diabetes. My left shoulder has this problem and my doc says to
keep up the physical therapy exercises to try to keep a good range of
motion. Good luck to you. Love, Jeana Ü
—– Original Message —–
August 1st, 2005 at 9:35 am
Is my doctor making this up, or has anyone else heard that "people
who’ve had diabetes for a long time can develop inflamed joints in the
shoulder" ?
I definitely have the inflamed joints, but it seems weird to blame it on
the diabetes rather than just, say, a heavy shoulder-purse or not
relaxing my shoulder muscles often enough.
So I wondered if this rheumatologist was just trying to sound
knowledgeable, or if there’s really some truth to that statement.
Anybody?
Laurie
www.authorspotlights.com/campbell
August 2nd, 2005 at 8:28 pm
I saw a Physical Medicine specialist for my shoulders. She said what
actually happens is that there is inflammation (chronic) of the shoulder
cap, I think called capilitis. Thus the inflammation over time causes scar
tissue.
I went through intensive P.T. (painful when first started) for some months
and then told to keep up certain exercises. I have been able to keep some
movement, but most has frozen back.
Gail
>yes the dr is right it is called frozen shoulder.do you subscribe to
diabetes interview? i think it
>was the oct or nov issue(you can look up back issues article on the net)
described it.i have it
>and it is not fun.(no zip up dresses for me if my hubby is not home)
>sharon pumper for 8 months
August 3rd, 2005 at 7:15 am
HI Laurie,
I some times get soar hands but I have never hears of that! It is possible,
we get so much stuff whon knows! My hands just get stiff evry now and then! I
nhope that helped you a little bit! Feel good!
Amanda