Hi,

I have this EXACT same problem. I'll be in no pain, and then once I have even the slightest bit of alcohol, my shoulders and neck feel as though someone is pressing down hard on them, it really hurts. Then after a little while, around 15/20 minutes the pain goes and I can carry on drinking with no issue. I've never been to a doctor about it. Have you had any luck or any idea as to what may be the cause now?

Thanks,

Hannah

I have suffered this pain for more than ten years, every doctor I mention it too has looked at me like I'm loopy! My pain does feels as if it's an ache with slight pressure, but mainly I would describe it as scratching many needles across unprotected bone from my shoulder to my neck. Or to really paint a picture... I could believe that my blood is somewhat acidic or poisoned and eroding away my bone in my shoulder whilst the blood is traveling past my left shoulder.  My pain does not go away for hours if I even have one sip of Alcohol and I have because increasingly sensitive to the point I am ready for stopping using mouth wash as this also causes the problem. If you happen to gain more insight as to what this could be I would be so greatful if you could pass on the information.

Thanks

Kelly 

I have had this for years. No idea why it happens but it's trapped wind. Take some Windeze or Deflatine and you'll be good in 30mins.

This is the exact pain that I have, it feels like fire and ice is being forced through an open wound in my bones. Which when described to doctors they look at you like either a hypochondriac or a lunatic. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after 7 long years of wide spread pain and fatigue but this pain is completely different, and always brought on with alcohol and a couple of other things I can't pin point but this pain is disgustingly severe and will force me to lie down. Do you get any dizziness or light sensitivity with this? I hope that you find your answers and the doctors listen to you. 
 

kind regards x 

This is the exact pain that I have, it feels like fire and ice is being forced through an open wound in my bones. Which when described to doctors they look at you like either a hypochondriac or a lunatic. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after 7 long years of wide spread pain and fatigue but this pain is completely different, and always brought on with alcohol and a couple of other things I can't pin point but this pain is disgustingly severe and will force me to lie down. Do you get any dizziness or light sensitivity with this? I hope that you find your answers and the doctors listen to you. 
 

kind regards x 

I have just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia in the last week. I'm not a big drinker but as its Christmas I have had the odd drink

I had a home made sloe gin last night no problem 

the day before I had a gin and tonic again no problem

today I have had a fruit cider

I started to feel.unwell not long after a aching pain in my neck and shoulders and upper back

I started to feel quite light headed and disturbed like you do before you start feeling sick. 

it lasted about 30 mins

weird

I have an allergy to diary but it doesn't manifest like this