Feeling so miserable.

I didn’t want to read and runtravelsafar and am sending you sympathy. If you have no chance of talking to or seeing a therapist today, then in the past I have been told to put an ice pack (bag of frozen peas) on a hot muscular pain but put warmth on a stiff muscular area. Also take ibuprofen but not on an empty stomach.
I hope it improves before Monday.

What a rotten thing to happen. I hope it settles quickly. Take it easy today.

So sorry to hear that, travelsafar. When I injured my knee recently, getting up from a kneeling position, myasthenia surgery advised against Ibuprofen gel or tablets because I am on aspirin. I used Deep Heat spray and paracetamol instead, started physio yesterday. Standing under a cool/cold shower helps too. I hope you get some relief and enjoy your holiday.

myasthenia ??? 🤣 oops.
My GP surgery.....

So sorry, I hope resting it this afternoon helps.

I really don’t know what I’ve done to my neck and shoulders - aching and paining. The bra strap is making it worse. If it wasn’t for the fact that I’m having a delivery this afternoon, I would have gone upstairs, stripped, closed the curtains and tried to sleep……

Hope you’re feeling better travelsafar. - your name suggests that you love travelling. Do you?

I sympathise with your fears. I find a good sleep does help when I've done something similar (usually my foot or knee) but I agree that one wonders if this is the time we don't bounce back. I hope you recover in time to enjoy your holiday.

I can sympathize, I have osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, it started when I was 55, I'm 59 now and in constant pain. Someday are better than others and I do pace myself, I use ibuprofen gel, works for me, hope things improve soon

I’m so sorry, travelsafar - I don’t have any tips but I hope some of those given here will help you.

Not wanting to be scaremongering, but I think you need to see a doctor to make sure no ligaments etc have torn.

If it's your shoulder then could it be dislocated? It is easily put back in but needs to be done professionally with pain relief.
It feels better immediately.

Don't suffer in silence; it could just be a pulled muscle but best to make sure.

agree with above, OP.
i think you should ring 111 for advice.
all the best.

Travelsafar, that feeling that you don’t know what’s going to happen to your body next is upsetting and you have my sympathy.. I’m in the same boat. On the practical side try an ice pack for 10 minutes in every hour, rest as much as you can and take painkillers regularly even if it seems to be improving. Is it possible to get a taxi to the shops tomorrow? Might be worth seeing if wearing a sling helps. Good luck and I hope it improves quickly.

I’m so sorry Travelsafar and others in constant pain. I have pain everyday too but I do get respite and it isn’t as bad. I agree with Callistemon, please ring your surgery or try to see a therapist. I hope things improve soon and you can get away.

No one has to be positive all the time travelasfar we all need a good moan from time to time. So sorry to hear about your arthritis problems, it is painful I know.
Some good advice on here, just rest when you can and get help where you can
I hope you recover in time to have a good holiday.

I' e always followed the advice dustyangel has given you and my first 'go to' is the frozen peas and NOT heat. It doesn't have to be peas of course, anything frozen that will mould itself around the painful area will do.
Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory and well known for upsetting the stomach, indeed my aunt died from a burst ulcer after years of using NSAIDS - that was 30 years ago and I don't think the connection between the tablets and stomach ulcers had been recognised.
My GP recommended one paracetamol, one ibuprofen and a 5ml spoonful of Gaviscon - but then I broke my back and am now on morphine.
I still have a bag of frozen 'back pills' for that injury, I don't think I'd eat the peas (yuk )

How are you feeling today *Travelsafar?
I hope for some improvement over night for you.

travelsafar. Do see someone about this before you go on holiday, or at any rate get medical advice. All the best and commiserations!

Travelodge I hope your condition has improved today and you are able to continue with your plans. I'm in the same boat and often find it difficult to enjoy leisure plans. Hopefully your trip will be enjoyable.

My arm feeling a bit better this morning and I am getting more movement than yesterday. Taking codipar on a regular basis which I think is really helping and using ibrufen gel. Hoping by Monday it will be much better. 🙏

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better. Hope things continue to improve and you can go on and enjoy your holiday.

Wishing you well and feeling a lot better.