Thanks to all for the various feedback.

I wear a decent set of Specialized gloves, and long since installed a set of bar-ends on the flat, stock handlebars.

The bars could probably be raised a bit, but to get much more would require a new stem.

Several years ago I horsetraded a cushy seat I had laying around for a Trek prostate friendly seat (model number forgotten). My private parts have since been very grateful...

Giving it some thought, I think I am about due for a visit to the bone and nerve quack. In '96 I suffered an injury that damaged a rotator cuff (right shoulder), and misaligned a vertabrae in my back. PT and Cortisone and time helped the shoulder. And about eight trips to the chiropractor took care of my upper middle back. My suspicion is that the back injury is a big part of this issue.

When I went riding this evening, I first noticed a burning sensation between my shoulder blades, and at this writing (typing?), am still having tingling sensations on both hands. That is two hours after the ride.

Finally, the recumbent idea is one I have not seriously considered, but perhaps I should. I bookmarked those links. In fact, I already browsed around. The darn things are pricey!

Thanks again,
Rick