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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  • This is bizarre, I've had the exact same issue when drinking - I mainly get it with super sugary drinks or cocktails, it feels like two heavy men are sat on each of my shoulders and it's lugging them down, sometimes I get it in my collarbones as well.

     

    I remember when I turned 18 and tried my first cocktail and had this reaction, I thought this was what normal people felt like when they were drunk so I was literally so *** confused

     

    it never seems to last more than half an hour though for me!

     

    it's so weird that so many of us have it and no one knows what it is! Everyone thinks I'm crazy when I mention it but it literally makes me feel like I need to lie down for an hour in pain

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  • This is bizarre, I've had the exact same issue when drinking - I mainly get it with super sugary drinks or cocktails, it feels like two heavy men are sat on each of my shoulders and it's lugging them down, sometimes I get it in my collarbones as well.

     

    I remember when I turned 18 and tried my first cocktail and had this reaction, I thought this was what normal people felt like when they were drunk so I was literally so *** confused

     

    it never seems to last more than half an hour though for me!

     

    it's so weird that so many of us have it and no one knows what it is! Everyone thinks I'm crazy when I mention it but it literally makes me feel like I need to lie down for an hour in pain

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