Shoulder pain.. anyone experience this??

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Hi. I have been having pain in my right shoulder (kind of across my

colar bone) for about four weeks now. It all started when I was

sleeping elevated for so long after my jaw surgery. That's the only

thing I can think that might have caused it.

I'm sleeping normal now, but the pain hasn't gone away. It's very

painful when I get up in the mornings and when I'm working. I'm

wondering if any of you have experienced this. I had pillows and

things stuffed under my mattress to keep me elevated, and it's

possible that it wasn't evenly elevated. Do you think my pain and

the elevation are related? Should I see a doctor because this is

really getting old?? I'm not sure if I've strained a muscle or what

is going on, but it hurts. I've tried a heating pad, and it seems to

make it worse. On the other hand, a hot shower seems to do the

trick. I can't stand in the shower for several hours a day though.

Does anyone have any suggestions??

I'm sorry I know this is not really a jaw related question, but I

want to know if anyone else has had a similar problem. Thanks!!

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