Hi Kirsibkacey,

Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read about the pain you've been experiencing.

As it sounds like you've had a number of tests that have come back OK, try to trust what the doctors are saying. The best thing may be to keep an eye on it, and if it worsens or doesn't go away, then to make another visit to the doctor. It's of course important that you have some relief from this and also peace of mind as to what it may be, so there's no harm in asking more questions if you need to.

Unfortunately no-one here can really offer any advice as to what it may be. But I hope that you find out more soon and that it eases for you.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Kirsibkacey,

Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read about the pain you've been experiencing.

As it sounds like you've had a number of tests that have come back OK, try to trust what the doctors are saying. The best thing may be to keep an eye on it, and if it worsens or doesn't go away, then to make another visit to the doctor. It's of course important that you have some relief from this and also peace of mind as to what it may be, so there's no harm in asking more questions if you need to.

Unfortunately no-one here can really offer any advice as to what it may be. But I hope that you find out more soon and that it eases for you.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

I have the same pain, it first started whilst on holiday in Turkey in 2011  when I was 20  granted it had been a party holiday and I think it was the last day of a 2 week alcohol binge! I remember what I was drinking -Passoa & fresh o-j; the pain felt like someone had deadlocked  grip on my trapezius muscle between my neck and shoulder, I just put it down to too much fresh orange. 
 

it has happened several times over the past 9 years the most recent one was during Christmas, now when it happens the pain extends down through my arm  my arms and hands go numb and it also feels like there is acid in my vains all at the same time ( hard to discribe) I get restless and move about to dry and get comfortable, it can last from 15-30 mins. I'm not an excessive drinker, I can happily go a few months without alcohol! 
 

I'm intrigued to find out that's it's not just me who suffers from this as I sometimes look like a right prat if It strikes!! 
 

maybe we have an intolerance to an ingredient in certain alcoholic beverages? 
 

best wishes 

Nick

Hi,

I've noticed this over the past year or so (i'm 28) and genuinely also thought I was the only person to experience this as there are few similar stories online and it's difficult to describe! A dull ache in my arms, shoulders and back after the smallest sip of red wine, and goes away after about 5-10 minutes. Doesn't happen every time I drink and not bad enough to stop me having a drink (not a heavy drinker) but enough to be noticeable.

Did anyone find out what the cause for theirs was? I'd be really interested to know.