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Sore shoulder - Am I falling apart?

So right after I had surgery to remove the lymph nodes, my shoulder started hurting.  Initially, I had a lot of pain that ran down the back of my head, through my neck, and into my shoulder.  I thought it was a nerve that was aggravated from the surgery.  Problem - it never stopped hurting!!!  I then have been working hard on the remodel of my house which probably hasn't helped the pain in my shoulder.

I went to sleep the other night and my shoulder hurt so bad that it kept me awake.  I could not get comfortable.  The pain was incredible!  I woke up in the morning and told Nicole what was happening.  Later that day, she had an appointment for me at the doctor.  I met with Dr. Mortenson who talked to me and decided that we should inject my shoulder.  Dr. Mortenson injected it and it felt almost immediately better!  Well, so I thought.  A few hours later, though the sharp pain had gone away, my shoulder felt like someone had attached a large rock to it. 

Since the shot, the sharp pain is gone but I am still having problems moving my shoulder.  I can't lift my shoulder very high and it just plain feels heavy!!!  I hope this is simply a temporary thing with my whole medical situation the way it is right now. 

I am very appreciative of all the people that will assist me at a moments notice.  Nicole called Dr. Mortenson's office and I had an appointment almost immediately.  Dr. Mortenson is very mindful of my health and new he could assist me without jeopardizing my treatment. 

All I can say is I'm very lucky!!!!
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