Minnie - re the Vicodin - I know what you mean about making you feel loopy. Once I got over the worse part of the pain, probably about a week, I started just taking 1/2 Vicodin at night - it helped me sleep. During the day I took Ibuprofen (Advil). I know docs always seem to recommend the ES Tylenol but I don't think it does much for this kind of pain - and I have always found Ibuprofen to work much better. It can be a little hard on your stomach, try to take after food or liquid....

Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!