Posted 6 years ago , 14 users are following. I've had problems with lifting my right arm ever since I was diagnosed 2 years ago, but in the last couple of months my shoulder and upper arm muscles have got really painful, and keep me awake at night. I've been going to a sports physio who gives me exercises and manipulates and massages it, and my range of movement has improved but not the painfulness.
I try not to use it too much, but that is difficult - I've tried upping my pred dose from 6 to 7. Tried stopping the exercises, no change. Has anyone else managed to find a treatment that worked for them?
I'd be glad to hear of your experiences. Posted 6 years ago. I've had problems with my shoulders for a couple of years. Attributed to weakened muscles from pred. I get physio and have some very gentle exercises to improve my now somewhat limited range of motion, and hopefully to strengthen the muscles or at least prevent further degeneration. She also gives me low level light therapy, which helps promote healing, as does warmth I think.
Sounds like your physiotherapist is a good one, but hopefully not expecting your body to respond the same way one without PMR would? Our muscles simply can't work as well as they do in a healthy person and no amount of therapy can counteract that effect. Just like with our pred taper, slow and steady wins the race!
Thanks Anhaga I still feel very sore the next day though. Trouble is I teach pottery three mornings a week and use my arms and shoulders all the time, specially when I'm throwing on the wheel. Driving is a bit of a problem too, specially on a long journey. Have you seen any improvement since you've been going to your physio? I used to get excruciating stabs of pain in certain positions. Partly I've learned to be more careful, but I'm definitely better.
