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Can this wait until Monday?

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Raven88 · 21/04/2018 07:34

Just looking for advice.

I have had problems with my right shoulder for about a year. Doctors have put me on pain killers and they usually work. I've got an appointment on Monday but I don't know if I should go to A and E. I don't want to take a space from someone who needs it.

I was at work on Thursday and it suddenly got worse. When I lift my arm I feel my shoulder juddering and a sharp pain and I can't hold it up. and it's a constant dull pain and it feels like the top of my back is being pushed when I straighten up. The pain has moved into my neck and other shoulder and I've got weakness in my hand and my arm feels heavy on the right side.

Last night I couldn't cope with it anymore and I went for a lie down and lay on my front. I suddenly started hyperventilating and It took a while to calm my breathing. I do have an anxiety disorder but it didn't feel like an anxiety attack.

I have osteoporosis and I'm scared I've broke something or damaged a bone. My painkillers are making me tired so apologies if it's written badly.

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Chocolatecake12 · 21/04/2018 07:40

Have you phoned 111? They might be able to get you an out if hours gp appointment.
If not then I think I would go to a&e as the weakness in your hand and your arm feeling heavy isn’t normal.

abbsisspartacus · 21/04/2018 07:41

Out of hours worthy definitely

Raven88 · 21/04/2018 07:49

I havent phoned them yet but I will because it should be quite at this time. Thanks

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