I have been fighting this pain for over 3 years now, but am holding my own against it as you are. Don't be like I was and take pain meds as I should have much sooner. LOL I was the tough guy. Now the listener to the Drs.

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