Dear bb, What are you getting in the way of pain medication? You need to ask for something that really works. Has anyone given you a script for "magic mouthwash" ?[this is a combination of several drugs, depending on your Rad. Doc's combination] that you can swish and swallow or spit out]. John needed lots of sleep during his rad tx. Are you getting alot of rest? You really have to stay hydrated and keep your nutrition levels up. How are you dealing with that? Please tell us more about what is going on so we can be of more help to you. Amy