Shoulder pain?

djw6171 · August 20, 2008

I am having aweful pain in my shoulders. Has anyone else had this? It is worse than the stomach pain. The nurse said it was from the gas but OMG, it is bad!!!

I put a call into the doctor but have not heard back. Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks.

agw504 · August 20, 2008

All I can say is Walk, Walk, Walk. That helped me the most. I did not take Gas-X, anytime the shoulder pain comes on I go for a walk and it helps tremendously. I was banded on 8/14/08. I also have had no stomach pain, just soreness but the shoulder pain has been the worst and walking seems to take care of it.

Lanakila · August 20, 2008

The shoulder pain is not gas in your actual shoulder. The gas is pushing on your diaphragm and all of it's nerves. One of those nerves goes up to your shoulder, so the squeeze on the nerve hurts there. The only thing you can do is walk off the gas in your tum.

Angelsma · August 20, 2008

Welcome to the club..yes, the shoulder pain can be quite bothersome. In addition to walking, drinking your Water, taking Gas-X and pain relievers (if it's more muscle/skeletal like mine was from laying on the surgical table). It does go away but you may need to help it along.