Sorry to hear the monster has spread up to your shoulder, that really sux. It has made it from my ankle to my shoulder, and like you I have learned how to fight this monster. It may win a couple days here and there, but I win more often than not keeping the pain levels low enough to where I can function.

I find it interesting that it goes after my joints. I noticed that I must try to keep using the limbs normally as possible, or risk losing them to this monster. I dont mean working them out as that actually hurts them, and causes loss of use while it mends, if it mends enough to use.

Sorry about getting all into the way RSD spreads. I came here to to say Howdy!! It's good to see ya, and hope your doin all right. Big hugs!
Allen