WelcomeI am in need of a cortisone injection in my shoulder. My hba1c level has risen to 85 as not able to exercise. What alternatives do I have?
Currently on Metformin, Glycaside, empagliflozin
Hopefully a few minor changes will be enough to reduce your Hba1c to under 80I am in need of a cortisone injection in my shoulder. My hba1c level has risen to 85 as not able to exercise. What alternatives do I have?
Currently on Metformin, Glycaside, empagliflozin
Some years ago, I reduced plate sizes and only eat what I need. Diabetic dietician said I was OK.Welcome
You are on a fair bit of medication, what is your diet like.
Diet will make as much difference as exercise.
There may be some exercise you can do, there are some seated exercises on the NHS web site but something like a under desk cycle or treadmill where you can hold on whilst walking.My usual exercise is down at the allotment. Unfortunately the bad upper arm messed up my balance so makes me susceptible to falls.
Some years ago, I reduced plate sizes and only eat what I need.
My hba1c has never been below 68 and usually fluctuates between 72 and 85. If it rises to 85 I exercise more to bring it down.
Way back I have had results of over 100. This was brought down to the 70's through my excellent nurse at the time. Through fingerprint tests I found the rise was overnight when the body went into fasting mode and created fructose which has the same effect as increased glucose. One more metformin at night solved the problem.
The constant waiting in NHS queues is frustrating. I have used private physio but he says this is limited and I need an injection.
3 weeks wait to see specialist who may put me in insulin though never wanted to go down the insulin route.
Sorry to hear about your problems bit thank you for replying.
Steve
I had a rotator cuff injury and was in agonising pain for 6 months due to scar tissue forming across the joint. I was doing physio through all this, just didn’t help. The injection was like magic, he used the needle to break all the scar tissue at the same time and never had problems since then. (10 years)Yes, before and after bed, laying on my back, raise my left arm above my head 10 times. Physio said not to do anymore. (he was right, tried it with more and was not able to get any physio treatment for two week).
Looking for a quicker solution really.
Once my shoulder is unlocked I can do normal exercise.
Thanks for responding though.
Sorry about your knee. I have weak ankles which makes the later balancing problems worse.
Tried a deep tissue Massager but can't use it around the back of my neck where the problem has spread to.
Steve
Have you tried a TENS machine. Heat packs, cold packs, Kinesiology tape, Voltorol, Ibuleve, FlexiSeq, a shoulder massager, various exercises, tried them all.Yes, before and after bed, laying on my back, raise my left arm above my head 10 times. Physio said not to do anymore. (he was right, tried it with more and was not able to get any physio treatment for two week).
Looking for a quicker solution really.
Once my shoulder is unlocked I can do normal exercise.
Thanks for responding though.
Sorry about your knee. I have weak ankles which makes the later balancing problems worse.
Tried a deep tissue Massager but can't use it around the back of my neck where the problem has spread to.
Steve
Sounds great. Must get these blood sugars down. Breaking up the scar tissue seems brilliant.I had a rotator cuff injury and was in agonising pain for 6 months due to scar tissue forming across the joint. I was doing physio through all this, just didn’t help. The injection was like magic, he used the needle to break all the scar tissue at the same time and never had problems since then. (10 years)
No, will look up TENS machine. Tried cold gel pack and hot water bottle but they slide off.Have you tried a TENS machine. Heat packs, cold packs, Kinesiology tape, Voltorol, Ibuleve, FlexiSeq, a shoulder massager, various exercises, tried them all.
I suppose each one made a miniscule difference.
I do church bell ringing and thankfully it is not any worse when I have been ringing than not.
I am really missing my playing guitar and singing at the acoustic session for around 3 months. Wish the NHS could be more focused.Have you tried a TENS machine. Heat packs, cold packs, Kinesiology tape, Voltorol, Ibuleve, FlexiSeq, a shoulder massager, various exercises, tried them all.
I suppose each one made a miniscule difference.
I do church bell ringing and thankfully it is not any worse when I have been ringing than not.
The gel pack I have slips inside a sleeve with long velcro type webbing so you can wrap it round the limb or joint and it is held in place, put in the freezer for cold or microwave or in boiling water for hot. I'm sure it was from Amazon but can't just see the exact one just now.No, will look up TENS machine. Tried cold gel pack and hot water bottle but they slide off.
I see the orthopedic dept tomorrow and the diabetes specialist Oct 7th.
I would have thought for the small increase in blood sugars for a very short period it would be worth taking the risk with the injection. Happy to sign a non prosecution agreement if that is what it is called.
Mine can be heated too but no sleeve to hold it on. Perhaps I can get a separate one. It was from Boots.The gel pack I have slips inside a sleeve with long velcro type webbing so you can wrap it round the limb or joint and it is held in place, put in the freezer for cold or microwave or in boiling water for hot. I'm sure it was from Amazon but can't just see the exact one just now.
What about acupuncture and massage at an osteopath? It’s not cheap but worth it. I’ve had two frozen shoulders, different times thank goodness, then got bursitis in them. I did have steroid injections too, the ones that the NHS physiotherapist did didn’t help but the one I got at the hospital by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, it hurt like hell, but it was almost an instant cure. If I was you I would try your very hardest to reduce your hba1c as it will be worth it in the end.
Imho i think you need to reduce your intake of Carborhydrates in order to reduce your HbA1c and drink at least 2 ~ 3ltrs of water per day. Well done for reducing plate size. Size does matter!!!