What a run of crappy luck.
I had 3 days off last week while my car was out of action.
I've had 3 days off this week with a knackered shoulder.
I'm still in massive pain at times, but I thought at least if I go out and try to do some granny bungalows left handed I'll make a few quid.
What happens?
Lashes down with rain doesn't it?
Taxman wants £300 in a few days, but I need £200 to cover my bills.
So if I can do £500 left handed tomorrow I'll be fine.
Might make £50 if it's dry...
Never rains but it pours...literally!
Hi Rog.
I'm sorry to hear of your dilemma.
I cant make suggestions for all the problems you've mentioned but I will make some for those that I have experienced.
The shoulder problem. I was getting problems with my neck/shoulder area too when I was trad cleaning (it switched to an elbow problem when I started WFP so I'm not gonna do any lectures
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First of all, purely as a stopgap, go the the chemist and get yourself some Ibuprofen tablets. They are a very good painkiller and they don't make you drowsy like some do. Read the instructions carefully as they aren't appropriate if you have certain other medical issues (liver problems and asthma spring to mind but there may be others). Although taking these painkillers is purely a "sticking plaster" job, as they are also an anti-inflammatory, they may even resolve the problem. If you need a longer term solution, when finances allow, a good acupuncturist (or acupressurist if you have a needle aversion) should be able to help you - at a price. A few years ago I had some severe pain that persisted on my left shoulder/neck area (I'm left handed) and it didn't get any better until I got regular sessions with an acupressurist. After the first few sessions, it felt even worse but I persisted. Within a few weeks, I felt good again. My problem was that I had left it quite a while. If I had gone sooner it would have cleared more quickly.
If your shoulder problem is on the outer part of the shoulder and slightly down the arm, it may be the deltoid muscle. If it is this you may need to rest it further and seek more conventional medical help too.
If this info helps, I'm glad. If it doesn't, at least I've tried.
Of course it would probably be a good idea to see your doc anyway if you haven't already done so and what I've said should be taken for what it is - an unqualified person relating their personal experience in order that it might help you.