Hi Robbin, I'm 47 also & just happened onto this site today. Sorry to hear about your pain...it sounds like what I've been living with for the past 11 years. It took several years to determine what's been happening, but it's actually a combo of things going on w/ me - First, I have an abundance of abdominal adhesions due to a botched c-section 11 years ago, luckily my son survived and is doing well today. I also have Fibromyalgia and MS, which I feel is the result of the stress that the adhesions have caused for me, by constantly causing both abdominal and SHOULDER PAIN - yes, shoulder pain! The body is beautifully linked with a fascia layer, that can become bound or stuck when something 'wrong' occurs within the system - mechanically or electrically (Adhesions or neurolically). To check to see if it may be an adhesion, place your hand on your diaphragm and press inward & downward (at same time), just below the rib cage - do you feel any relief in your shoulder (on same side?). If so, you may have adhesions at work in your shoulder pain. My solution has been to see a Phys Therapist or Massage Therapist who deals in Myofascial Release, its crucial in getting over the barrier. It's a first step in the battle, but there is hope! Good luck! Heidi - Arizona