I tried to trim the edges of my lawn just now and I used a small seat so I don't have to bend to pick up the cut grass. On getting up I pushed using both hands and felt a searing pain up in my upper arm to the shoulder. I cried as it was so painful 😭 now indoors with that job abandoned as I cant risk making it worse. Am fearful I have done something that won't disappear quickly. It's my right side and I'm right handed, I am on holiday Monday for a few days and now worried I won't be able to pull my suitcase or even worse won't be able to drive tomorrow when I planned to go shopping for a few last minute bits I need. I feel my body is letting me down as there always seems to be a new ache or pain or limitation to what I can do. I know there are people worse off than me but I'm fearful for what the future may hold in terms of my loss of independence. Sorry to be a misery on such a beautiful day I know I should focus on the positive but when you are in constant pain from arthritis it can be hard to stay cheerful.
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I didn’t want to read and runtravelsafar and am sending you sympathy. If you have no chance of talking to or seeing a therapist today, then in the past I have been told to put an ice pack (bag of frozen peas) on a hot muscular pain but put warmth on a stiff muscular area. Also take ibuprofen but not on an empty stomach.
I hope it improves before Monday. 
I sympathise with your fears. I find a good sleep does help when I've done something similar (usually my foot or knee) but I agree that one wonders if this is the time we don't bounce back. I hope you recover in time to enjoy your holiday.
I’m so sorry Travelsafar and others in constant pain. I have pain everyday too but I do get respite and it isn’t as bad. I agree with Callistemon, please ring your surgery or try to see a therapist. I hope things improve soon and you can get away.
No one has to be positive all the time travelasfar we all need a good moan from time to time. So sorry to hear about your arthritis problems, it is painful I know.
Some good advice on here, just rest when you can and get help where you can
I hope you recover in time to have a good holiday.
I' e always followed the advice dustyangel has given you and my first 'go to' is the frozen peas and NOT heat. It doesn't have to be peas of course, anything frozen that will mould itself around the painful area will do.
Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory and well known for upsetting the stomach, indeed my aunt died from a burst ulcer after years of using NSAIDS - that was 30 years ago and I don't think the connection between the tablets and stomach ulcers had been recognised.
My GP recommended one paracetamol, one ibuprofen and a 5ml spoonful of Gaviscon - but then I broke my back and am now on morphine.
I still have a bag of frozen 'back pills' for that injury, I don't think I'd eat the peas (yuk 
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travelsafar. Do see someone about this before you go on holiday, or at any rate get medical advice. All the best and commiserations!
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