Pain in shoulders when I've had an alcoholic drink

4-5 weeks ago I went to the doctor after suffering with pains in both my shoulders after having an alcoholic drink. This has been going on for several months now and is really hard to describe. It's like a huge weight is on them, it tends to last about 20-30 minutes and then it's fine and I can continue to drink with no issues, but is significant enough to put me off drinking altogether. Something that I very rarely do anyway. Perhaps once a month. I was sent for an x-ray of my chest and bloods which all came back normal and have also had an ultrasound that appears fine. They are saying they're not convinced its lymphoma. Which isn't very reassuring. I am struggling to find an alternative reason for such pain anywhere 

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  • 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 

  • I have this and never thought to google it till tonight. 
    xmas is coming us so the good old blue wkd is out but just Had that Horrendous pain in my shoulders! The pain is Dreadful and hard to explain but I remember doing a season out in zantie when I was 18yrs (now 37) and being  in the toilet crying for my mum because I thought I was dying with the same pain but I now have it regularly but mainly with real Sugary alcopops.. my mum has always said it's trapped wind and now you've said it maybe she's right have to admit when I put it in google and landed on this page I panicked but after reading comments I'm relieved to see that other people have had the same pain and it's not just me. 

  • I also get this and have done for at least 30 years. 

    Sometimes after having a alcoholic drink a horrible aching type of thing in my shoulder for maybe 30 mins or so. I thing also it is to do with fizzy drinks as I usually have Pepsi in an alcoholic drink.

    It is horrible at the time. 

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