Neck and shoulder pain

Hollyyy

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disease 5 years ago and only in the last year or so it has gotten severely worse, in recent times my neck and shoulders have been very painful and I struggle to have much movement in my neck, I’m on medication for managing pain but finding it isn’t making much difference. Is anyone experiencing anything similar and have any advice?

noddingtonpete

Hello @Hollyyy and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have mixed connective tissue disease and pain in your neck and shoulders. Have a look through the following from our website which might be of help.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/neck-pain/

and

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/shoulder-pain/

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure others will connect with you to share their support and experiences as well.

With very best wishes

Peter (moderator)