Hello Barney,

Welcome to OCF. I am sure you will get some answers to your Questions and lots of help.

The situation of being so tired. Have you had your Thyroid Checked? This is a problem that most of us have low thyroid or no thyroid.

As far as the neck muscles and stiffness. These need to be stretched. So start every morning turning your heard each direction. Hold it there for a few minutes. Do this 3 time and do them at night too. You will feel it pull That is good! Try and go farther on the stretch each week or two. You can also do the stretches in the shower. Hot shower always help loosen the muscle.

Swallowing is always a problem. Have you looked into having your throat dilated? I have had mine done once and it really helped. I may have to have again. It is not uncommon for Oral Cancer patients to need this type of treatment.

Hope this will help you some.
Take care and once again Welcome!
Diane