Hi, Sharon -

Sorry to hear about your pain -- I remember it acutely, still. I hope it subsides soon for you...

Are you sleeping without your obturator in? Is that maybe why it is hurting so much in the morning? If this is the case, you might try sleeping with it in -- that way, your surgical site (and radiation site) won't expand down while you're sleeping. My prosthodontist has said from the beginning that until later in the game (after all healing has occurred), I MUST sleep with the obturator in. He recommended "resting" with it out for 1-2 hours after each meal, but leaving it in at night. This is the routine I am still following. During and after radiation, it did indeed hurt to put it in after rest periods/cleaning, so that's normal, but it sounds like you are in a whole lot more pain than that in the mornings. So I would recommend sleeping with it in (check with your prosthodontist if you are unsure).

Good luck with everything -- heal up well and don't be afraid to use those pain meds until you don't need them anymore. I will be thinking of you!