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Very painful shoulders and exhaustion after long car journey

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Clarissa33
Clarissa33

Hi everyone

I've just joined as been newly diagnosed by my GP but not seen a specialist yet. I am really suffering with extreme pain in both shoulders.  This started after I went on a 250 mile journey a week ago. We travelled there and back within 24 hours so was in the car for 11 hours over this time. I'm also extremely exhausted even though I hardly did any of the driving. Do others feel travelling makes symptoms worse? Thanks so much in advance. 

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  • mags1909
    mags1909 Clarissa33

    Posted

    Hi Clarissa 33,

    I have a sister in law with the exact same symptoms as yourself, but she has been diagnosed with Rhaumatoid Arthritis. When you do go to the hospital I would ask them to check.

    • Clarissa33
      Clarissa33 mags1909

      Posted

      Hi mags 1909 thanks v much for your help. 

      I did suspect RA myself after reading up on it. I've also got Crohns disease which is an autoimmune disease like RA so that may increase my chances. I will go back to the doctors and see if I can get a section opinion. 

  • Leimodnunewra
    Leimodnunewra Clarissa33

    Posted

    I haven't really travelled since my diagnosis but I do find sitting in the same position fora long time can cause me some problems. I find heat helps when my shoulders are at me. 
  • christine26761
    christine26761 Clarissa33

    Posted

    Welcome Clarissa, you will be amazed at how grea the info can be on here...I can't do long trips either...I stop about every 20 mins..fir a lil stretch etc...and yes it's the shoulders too and I to get very tired, which makes handling any pain much worse...hot water bottles are sooooo good for pain too, I use one or two in the car..have a great Christmastime and a peaceful and joyous 2015..:-)xx. Australia
  • Clarissa33
    Clarissa33

    Posted

    Thanks very much everyone it's good to get some more information from others in a similar position. I hope you have a lovely Christmas and feel as well as possible xx
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