It would be hard for a Dr to tell you why it hurts, We all feel pain in different ways and from different things imagination plays a big part in this.Good luck Jim and maybe now you are relaxed a little.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here