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Anxiety about Shoulder pains

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Undeadelvis
Undeadelvis

Hi i have a history of anxiety to the point where i was off of work with it and on medication. These days I am now in work and i look after my 3 year old Son most days.

Roughly 2 years ago i started getting an ache in my shoulder which has gradually gotten worse, starting the day feeling a little sore but getting worser as the day went on until agony at night.The first year and a bit i never sought out help until it became clear i couldnt solve it alone.

Recently i have and i was refered to a physiotherapist. The Physiotherapist was convinced that it was refering from my neck.

I went back to the doctors as this seemed to make it worse if anything even after trying acupuncture, i was booked in for a spinal Mri scan and the results came back as spine and nerves are fine.

The doctor seems unsure what to do and has refered me to a specialist.

Currently i am getting severe anxiety depression and worries over not knowing what this is i have been searching myself for answers (stupid i know)

And i cant get the fear off possible lung cancer out of my head. I speak to the doctors and they dismiss my concerns saying by now more symptoms would have arrisen at this time. I am feeling generally unwell but that could be my anxiety and depression resurfacing. The thought of leaving my 3 year old boy really upsets me. I cant help but feel I'm being messed around.

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  • Undeadelvis
    Undeadelvis

    Posted

    I forgot to mention i get necks pain shoulder pain and collarbone ache now when it gets worse
  • rollie1960
    rollie1960 Undeadelvis

    Posted

    What I do when my anxiety occurs I try to get my mind into a good movie or just get busy believe me it helps and don't worry so much about dying think of having fun with your son and love ones.

    Good luck! RJ

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