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Hi All, hope anybody can help me . 

Recently i have had neck and shoulder pain to the point where my shoulder pops every time i move. spoke to my doctor and he just gave me gel and codine ‍♀️.

 

I had full bloods and an ecg and all come back clear . but this pain is bad and ive convinced myself i have lung cancer. and yep you guest it doctor google has not helped one bit .

 

I have no cough but do suffer with rhinitis and hayfever . My friend was diagnosed last year with bone cancer and it affected me so much as it was our gp who missed it .Im so scared i have lumg cancer it consumes my day  .

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    Hi

     

    I can understand your anxiety.  My Dad, who died a long time ago now, complained to GP of pain in his side.  This went on for a long time.  Eventually Dad was admitted to hospital.  I am sorry I do not recall the detail.  At home he had got to a point of using a nebuliser.  Well after tests and scans in hospital we were told he was dying from lung cancer.  They said he had 2-3 months.  I think Dad at the end had a heart attack and he was gone in a few weeks.  It is highly unlikely you will have lung cancer.  You may have strained muscles etc  They told my Dad it was muscular.  Maybe best get an opinion from another GP.  Good luck.  Please let us know how you are.  I have my own issues.  Had a CT scan last week.  I am terrified they tell me I have a primary cancer in my lungs.  Dad smoked heavily but I have never even tried them.

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    Hi celticlass,

    Im so sorry about your dad . Yes my gp said its musclular and refered me to a muskocal skeletal team for help . i think its the fact i do suffer eith postnasal drip alot but if i thought about it logically i dont have a bad cough or trouble breathing but just the shoulder pain popping etc. I hope your ct goes ok , please let me know how you get on. 

     

    I feel like this is horrible to live with and i hope my fears are all from my anxiety . yes i do smoke but not heavy as it doesnt bother me  buy maybe i should stop all together 

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