Thanks everyone for the replies... I guess my big concern with my neck was that it was sign of more disease... There are some real tender spots there... As for the dry mouth stuff, I knew it was coming, and glad to hear of some strategies to deal with it...
I guess I should use a monopod more with my camera... I'm hoping to start swimming again when our pool opens in late May... I think I'll be ready for that again - I hope so anyway...