Thankyou for your reply Leesa but, GOODNESS ME!

I hadn't honestly realised my condition was so severe. I only finished lifting my spuds from the ground last week

I guess the MST for my chronic cough is masking any pain very well, as all I feel is pins & needles in my hands/ fingers & a deep ache in my left shoulder, plus a sharp twanging sensation in my neck when I turn my head awkwardly.
My left arm is weak (I'm left-handed) & I keep dropping things.

It's getting harder pegging laundry out, what about driving?
Thankyou again,
Tenderfoot.