[JavaBrewer]

My left shoulder is pretty much demolished. Was broken a couple times over the years and now frozen with major arthritis. None of the OTC stuff has helped and a typical cortisone shot from the ortho doc only provides moderate relief for a few weeks. He was able to clear up my elbow tendonitis with a cort shot and simple brace that applied pressure point on my arm. Agree with Paul that you should get a doc involved - if not already.

My only option is a shoulder replacement but I'm worried it will go badly and I'll end up in worse shape.