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Left shoulder pain after eating or drinking
Has anyone experienced severe left shoulder pain, down the upper arm, up the neck to the ear, approximately 15 mins after eating. This pain usually lasts for three hours after eating a meal.
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Hello @jrofri and welcome to Mayo Connect.
I am sorry to hear about the pain you are experiencing in your shoulder, arm, neck and ear after meals. That sounds very uncomfortable. If you are comfortable sharing more about yourself, it would help to know some more information. For example: how long have you experienced this pain? Have you had any other digestive symptoms (like GERD, ulcers, gall bladder problems, etc.)? Have you had any stomach or abdominal surgery?
By giving our Members a bit more information, perhaps someone else in our community might be able to share a similar experience with you. We look forward to getting to know.
One last question, have you talked with your doctor about this pain?
Teresa
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2 ReactionsYes! This has gone on for several years. I seem to be allergic to sulphites. Also have a hiatial hernia which doctor is investigating now. Would love to hear if y ou have any input or possible solutons.
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At Mayo Connect we are all patients, like yourself, and not medical professionals. However, perhaps some of our Members will see your post and offer suggestions based on their own personal experiences.
One last thought - when you eat small, more frequent meals is the discomfort lessened?
Teresa
Hello Teresa, Yes, I am in continual contact with my gastroenterologist. He is at a standstill as to an answer for me. I have had numerous testing and everything comes back normal, no answers. He has diagnosed me as having GERD but none treatments do not help. I DO NOT experience heart burn, or acid reflux with these episodes. I had a microscopic removal of my gall bladder in 2005. No stomach or abdominal surgery. I do have a hernia just above my navel, but Primary and Gasto says it is of no cause to what I have been experiencing for approximately 4 years, as well as response of my Primary. It comes and goes, usually staying for 3-4 months, then goes away, then comes back. I did have Chemo in 2010 for Large B Cell Lymphoma, 1st stage. VERY HEAVY doses of Chemo, 5 - 4hr hour sessions. I have been clear for 7 years. I am in constant connection with Oncologist. I also have AfiB, using Tikosan and Eliquis for heart. In continuous connection with Coronary Dr. Have talked with all three of my Drs. CONTINUALLY with this shoulder problem. I am beginning to think it may be a nerve problem and am in the process of contacting a Neurologist after referral from Primary. Thank you for listening to my tale of WOE. Judy
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3 Reactions@jrofri I had similar pain with a paraesophageal (also known as sliding) hiatal hernia. Your symptoms could be from other causes. Here is a brief .. but a bit long read of my journey (that I am still going through) at my blog.. no ads: http://zarogasnook.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-long-time-passing.html
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Mayo Connect is here to hear everyone's story - I wish there were some easy answers to your problem but it sounds as if you have covered a lot of territory with specialists and medical tests.
It looks like there have been some posts from other Members recently. Perhaps you will find something that will strike a familiar chord.
The one thing that most of us at Mayo Connect have found to be true is that when a reason or diagnosis isn't obvious to persist and keep looking.
Are you able to go to a large medical research center of university medical school? Often these venues have lots of varied experiences with hard-to-diagnose disorders and can be quite helpful.
Teresa
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2 ReactionsYes but even more important is avoiding sulphites - not always easy.
Also helpful eating food at room temp vs fresh from oven
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1 ReactionI also had chemo 10+ y ago. And radiation. Perhaps it caused a change leafing to the shoulder problem
Hi Judy,
I don't want to send you off in a different direction, but a colleague of mine suffers from a condition called "frozen shoulder" which is now spreading to her other shoulder. Her symptoms sound similar to yours and it may be something for you to explore?
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Was the radiation given in or near the shoulder area?
Teresa