Frozen Shoulder & Menopause: Research You Need to Know
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I had frozen shoulder at age 53. Sent to 7 male doctors, none of them mentioned the word hormones, menopause or anything close. They did however send me to a pain management doctor, a neck and shoulder surgeon, multiple tests including MRIs, and X-rays. No one even called it frozen shoulder. I had to research everything on my own and finally figured out it was related to perimenopause and hormone decline. I’m now 58 and been on bioidentical HRT for over 3 years. However, no doctors would give hormones to me saying I was still menstruating. I finally found an online service. What a freakin nightmare. Now that I know how hormones affect everything I’m really angry at doctors, medical schools, pharmaceutical companies, men (😅j/k). But I love Dr. Marie Claire Haver for advocating and getting the word out!
I have had same experiences. Where are you getting bioidentical HRT? Thank you in advance for the reply
@@bhgirlhello3819 there are a number on online services depending where you live. Midihealth, By Winona, Evernow just to name a few
I had two frozen shoulders in three years and I just knew it had all to do with the hormonal changes around menopauze. Nobody wanted to hear this. I was laughed at.
It's nice to be validated. I hope this information helps you with that.
did HRT fix it?
I was also patted on the head about my frozen shoulder!
Me too. I am afraid that the symptoms will return
@@bhgirlhello3819 if Im informed well it is very rare to occur in the same shoulder twice!
When I started progesterone, my aches and stiff joints went away in 3 days! This was after months of worsening pain. 2 months in and pain free!
This also included my ribs! I’m incredibly fit and strong and menopause brought me to my knees. I train BJJ, Muay Thai Kick Boxing, MMA, And weight lifting just to five you and idea..
Oh, awesome! So happy for you.
This happened to me at 55. It’s was awful! I’m 60 now and I still don’t have 100% range of movement back on that arm.
@@portalsandpathways bioidentical estrogen and progesterone can help
Frozen left shoulder for 3 years, and the right one is getting there. I wish more doctors would listen to Dr. Haver!!
I had it too but they called it calcified shoulder. Thank you Dr. Haver for educating us about menopause and all it affects. This information is long overdue for women!
Wow! I had my first EVER frozen shoulder in the year before my last period. It persisted through massages, yoga, stretching. I started HRT a few months ago and realized the other day that it’s completely gone! I didn’t make the connection until I saw this video. Thanks!
Frozen shoulder in 2019 at the age of 45. Going to see a new doc in a few weeks to discuss HRT. Thanks for the info.
I did 6 wks 2x a week of shoulder therapy with minimal improvement. I was told my only other treatment option is surgery. I knew it wasn't damaged. Thank you for confirming I am not crazy.
Wow, this explains a lot. Had both shoulders frozen, one required surgery. Also acquired frozen hip! Never knew there was such a thing but yep, I had it.
Dancer, yogi and licensed massage therapist here. I hope they study hips as well! I was having issues with my left hip (into IT band) for years due to “bad body mechanics and providing 20 hands on hours of massage per week”. The thing is…I know my body from the inside out AND from the outside in, due to dancing and working on myself and nothing helped for years - thus the overworked excuse. 3 months after beginning HRT, I have successfully unlocked it which has also helped several other issues. It’s crazy! Thank you for doing the good work! 💜 (PS. Most function issues cross the body for compensation so I’m betting there were right shoulder issues as well 👍)
I went to a new PCP three weeks ago for bloodwork. I thought I’d have to go to an ObGyn as well to talk about HRT, but this woman heard my symptoms, age, etc. and suggested/offered HRT!
I was thrilled, since I’m self pay. She also mentioned Dr. MC Haver!
Absolutely !!! One week after taking HRT i felt i got a new life 😊😊😊😊😊
This happened to me at 58 and my holistic chiropractor told me it was common and to not baby it because it would make it worse. He gave me stretching exercises which I did faithfully and it's gone. I have regained full mobility. Just turned 59
Frozen shoulder on both sides within a couple of years.... starting around age 51..so miserable. Maybe I could have avoided at least the second round. Instead, they pushed cortisone injections and surgery the first time, which didn't really do much at all. The second time, I said no surgery because really, the only thing that helped was time. Makes me mad that I could've maybe avoided it altogether.
Omg, happy I didn’t go the surgical route. I am so sorry it happened to you. Thank you for sharing so we can learn from each other
More reasons why I’m so happy to have chosen HRT for life!!
55 and I've been dealing with frozen shoulder for almost a year. I saw your videos and started HRT. Was feeling great and shoulder was starting to loosen up with physical therapy.
Now I have breast cancer so no more HRT (not from the HRT - I was only on it for 5 weeks). So scared my shoulder is going to refreeze and I'll be back to square one once I can work on it again after I heal from my surgery. My feet are already hurting again and hot flashes disturbing sleep. Sigh
I had 2 frozen shoulders in 2 years after I was taken off HRT!
Yep, I got it twice at 48 and 50 without HRT
Omg that happened to me .. for a solid year.
I had a cortisone shot because my doctor thought it was arthritis and should drink more water! I have a new doctor and a path to prove them wrong.
@@debrabutler7452 Yeah the shots did nothing. Neither did PT. Finally got on HRT and went to an old Chinese chiropractor.
44 with frozen shoulder and I know its linked to hormones. I'm starting HRT tomorrow. Lets see how long it takes to get better.
What about frozen hips? My shoulders are fine but I feel like a rusty tin man in the hips…any one else?
We know that in menopause our joints can hurt because estrogen acts as a lubricant in our body. For some women HRT can help. We still need more research to know more about how to treat it if HRT doesn't alleviate it.
~ XO Community Support Team
Same, shoulders, hips, ribs, even my clavicle bones. Said it’s calcification. I’m taking this video & comments to my PCP & demanding HRT. I’ve lived with this pain long enough. So difficult to sleep because my bones hurt so bad when I lay down.
I had 3 frozen shoulders in the perimenopause years...twice in same side obv.The pain!!!!😢Now on hrt...great news..hope I never get it again.
Shoulder surgery in 2019😮 Other shoulders starting symptoms too. Will talk with doctor re HRT for sure, tyvm!!!
I got frozen shoulder 3 years after having a partial hysterectomy at 50 years old, with no HRT prescribed afterward. I finally went to an orthopedic Dr. after 5 years of it still being frozen. He operated and sent me on my way. 11 years later and I STILL have a completely frozen shoulder - I just learned to work around it 🤷🏻♀️. I did finally start taking estrogen a couple of years ago for severe dryness, but I’m guessing at 64, all damage is permanent.
I am recovering from frozen shoulder ( it is awful)
I started HRT 2 months ago ( hot flashes) but I do not tho k it helped much with my frozen shoulder as it was already one year old and in the thawing stage. My range of motion is still not there yet. Just know ladies that HRT is not a magic wand. Let’s keep our expectations realistic.
My research was on treating AC via embolisation. Such an awesome development for treating this condition!
Please share more research on hip and joint pain. I have suffered for years with debilitating hip pain. It comes and goes and switches sides from the right to the left. I’m on HRT and that has not helped much. Any studies on menopause and hip pain? I’ve never had frozen shoulder.
We definitely need more research on this topic. Hopefully more will be coming out about other areas of the body and pain during menopause. Right now we know that menopause can cause the pain but treatment when HRT doesn't help is where we need more research.
~ XO Community Support Team
Hi, I am 68 years old, and went through menopause at age 43. I had been on HRT’s, which included Estrace and Prometrium until 2019 when I was diagnosed with BRCA1 mutation. I then had prophylactic bilateral mastectomies, and hysterectomy with BSO. Intraoperative I was found to have stage one fallopian tube cancer. The timing of all this was nothing less than miraculous. I had chemo prophylactically at that time., and have not had reoccurrence. As you would expect my HRT‘s were Ripped away from me. So essentially, I have been off HRT‘s for five years. I am wondering if stopping my HRT’s cancelled out all the years of cardiovasular, neuro protection. My main concern at this point is that my mother as well as her sister had dementia. I do have some arterial plaque, but not obstructive. My labs are all great and my lipid panel is fabulous as I am on Crestor. I really want to go back on some form of HRT, because dementia is a fate worse than death. No doctor will have a conversation with me about this. I just get the side eye and eye roll.
Serrapeptase is good for arterial plaque along with a multitude of other ailments. I use a company called Vitacure in the uk xxx
@iriskaufman5048 I wonder if progesterone would help you. Please research it. I did progesterone cream, years ago, it helped me, but it's expensive, I am low income. But for me it was amazing. I hope this helps you, but always do your research, what's beneficial for some, may not be for others. Good health to you. 💙
Thank you 😊
@@iriskaufman5048 your welcome! I was gaslighted for years by my doctors, refusing to believe my telling them I have severe chronic pain, fatigue, lung disfunction, etc, when I became very ill, at 22 years of age. Long story short, at 55 years old, after a 33 years of pain and illness, I finally received a diagnosis from a wonderful doctor, who took everything I said, seriously, actually sat with me for an hour (unbelievable, I know!), asking what my symptoms were, asking questions, then sending me out for various tests and labs. Turns out I have a rare autoimmune disease(Mixedconnectivetissuedisease), with much irreversible and permanent damage, due to being untreated all these years, thanks to the previous doctors who disregarded me as a hypochondriac, hysterical woman, or whatever they were thinking. I absolutely sympathize with you, and hope that you have good health and happiness in your future. 🍎😊💙
❤ Thanks; v important info!
How do we tell when to start taking it, & is there an optimal dose or frequency? Cost? Thanks!
Very interesting, Hashimoto’s patient here, with high probability of Sjorgen’s and Rheumatoid Arthritis (and menopausal). What HRT is recommended to prevent the return of adhesive capsulitis? I am hitting my head against Kaiser Permanente wall.
Well damn left frozen shoulder x 2 since 2008 .I had no idea hormone related .
OK, I get it with this statistics, but to be honest, I don’t feel comfortable doing hormone replacement therapy. I mean, I lead a pretty healthy life and I do take care of myself for me. This would be the absolute last resort that I would do and I’m straight up menopause already three years into it, I do have a question. What about the pill that’s strictly for menopausal women that Drew Barrymore talks about what do you think about this? What are the pros and what are the cons if anybody can answer this or if anybody is taking this already let me know in the comments thank you.
Well, that explains alot!
Im sitting here with I believe to be frozen shoulder. Came on all of a sudden. It is not completely frozen, but my ROM has become restricted! Everyone say it could not be that. I don’t believe it. I have been in surgical menopause since I was 40. I am now 53. They say it is too late for HRT….
It happened to me at age 49. Incredibly paniful and immobile shoulder. Never had an issue before.
EXCELLENT INFORMATION
Post natal depression can this also be supported by receiving hormone replacement due to a massive drop in hormones after birth, especially if someone is prone to pmt, anxiety and depression in their history.
I'm 55 and have been on HRT for 7 months.I have frozen shoulder and it started before I was put on HRT. I'm hoping it will help lesson the discomfort because I do not have a full range of mobility in that shoulder.
What is frozen shoulder??
I have factor 5 and believe I'm in perimenopause at age 41. I have talked to my provider about doing an estrogen patch with mini progesterone pill combination and she refuses to even let me try the estrogen patch claiming that it puts me at risk for blood clots with my factor 5. And this was even after I sent her info from Dr havers website with case studies showing the patch had a very low blood clot risk. Should I seek a second medical opinion and dump my current provider?
I sent the same article to my new doctor and they listened. Facts don't lie.
@@debrabutler7452 maybe it is time I look at a new provider....thanks for your comment. ❤️
I’d say so. Search for a menopause trained practitioner in your area on the North American Menopause Society website.
Yes find a new doctor
@@Katepwe thanks I will do that.
I had a hysterectomy at 36. I now wonder whether or not that was actually necessary! I don't think I've ever been given complete medical information. I don't think I've been given the proper medical care that a woman should receive. I have frozen shoulder or some kind of nerve issue. I don't know, I can't get a straight answer. All I know is I don't have complete use of my right arm. .. I no longer have any faith in any kind of medical help.I think they ignore women past a certain age and I'm told by my Doctor they don't even do a pap smear past 65, which means most women are probably not having their vagina and outer areas checked properly past a certain age because it's not important.... And let's not even talk about dry vagina. . right?Who told you about that?I thought I was well read.Had no idea this could happen to a woman. When I look at information regarding helping with this issue I don't find ANY solutions. Yet, for men seems we worry about them and give them that blue pill....🙄
It’s so hard to get a clear answer… diet/exercise is the MAJORITY OF INFO!!! Do hormones (birth control or otherwise) help a women loose more weight/fat or not? So much conflicting information and of course just change diet and run!!!
My mother took HRT and wound up with blood clots in her lung and legs. With the risks associated with taking HRT (heart attack, stroke, blood clots) isn't there any other, safer alternatives?
I have frozen right shoulder and my left has just started as well. I want it to go away but, I'm terrified of the side effects of HRT.
your shoulder will heal in its own time, there are stages. just be patient to wait. range of motion will be better bit by bit. in no time it will heal, it took years for me. no HRT for me. im afraid of the side effect.
Does this apply to sore feet as well? I don't have a frozen shoulder, but the bones in my feet hurt when I walk without shoes. I just started HRT nearly one week ago and I hope to find out soon.
I’m currently dealing with a horrific frozen shoulder. Age 63. I have HASHIMOTOS. Ortho Dr did say it was related to my thyroid but not estrogen. Received cortisone shot. Some better but still limited mobility & pain. No drs will do HRT on me becuz mother had breast & bone cancer. Father died of lung cancer. HELP!
** Is there any natural type of supplement I can take to help instead of HRT???
This was a wild recoknoning. I know this was the cause of my shoulder issue. It was only relieved after HRT and a Thai massage. Thank you for the confirmation. Is there a reference list of suggested blood tests with values for pubescent, perimenopausal and menopaussal women?
What about foot/ heel pain.
I have been complaining about pain/discomfort/nerve something in my left arm. Shoulder down through the arm. Is this frozen Shoulder?
It's possible. Try going to your doctor and telling them about it and see if they can diagnose it for you. Generally with frozen shoulder you have difficulty with mobility but it usually just starts with pain. PT can help once you have it.
~ XO Community Support Team
So why didn’t you talk about the risks of HRT then, if you’re interested in us making an informed decision?
Is 86 years old too old for HRT.
Yep...now look at gluteal tendonapathy...same things
Any help for a 65 year old?
HRT should not be an automatic no. You deserve a conversation with your doctor to weigh your personal health benefits versus health risks. Here is an article to help you find a menopause educated doctor. There are also telemedicine options in case you live in an area that doesn't have a lot of choice in doctors.
thepauselife.com/blogs/the-pause-blog/top-4-tips-for-finding-top-notch-menopause-care
~ XO Community Support Team
Does this include possible torn rotator cuffs?
Can I ask what your symptoms are with that?
@cyndieK1 I have had pain with both shoulders that started about 5-6 years ago. It was suspected then to be torn cuffs. Afraid to do MRI, I would just live with it, suffering, and taking 660mg naproxen in the morning to move and swollen. Now, the rheumatologist is sending me for MRI after x-rays show osteoarthritis in shoulders as the pain feels more in muscles. So my question was more towards the pain and frozen shoulder, as until I heard of Dr. Claire, I had not heard of it before. So far, all testing for rheumatologist blood work is normal with some on edge numbers but dismissive since in range. I'm sure not all hormones have been checked . So far as I can tell, the pain is worse with sugar & gluten intake, and it's hard to change or exercise w/o guidance and support & accountability.
@@jeannetomlin800 is your pain mostly at night? Can you sleep on your sides?
@cyndieK1 not comfortably. I find that by sleeping on my sides (either) my shoulders pull forward more and my hip on the side I'm on will hurt. My left thigh goes numb occasionally. Pain is mainly when I wake up as at night, when I do sleep, I try to sleep on my back to avoid discomfort.
@@jeannetomlin800 ok thank you. I just had a MRI, will find out Friday. I've noticed sugar & gluten make mine worse too. I do hope they figure out what's going with you and get some relief. That's a long time to be in pain.
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