I hope you can get a handle on the pain but remember the pain only lasts about 7 weeks. I had to take myself off all pain meds towards the end because they all seemed to cause nausea or other side effects with me that were worse to me than the pain without them. I actually did better with the pain and without the nausea so it is doable if you can convince yourself to be mentally prepared for it. What works for some doesn't always work for others but I thought I would just mention my saga hoping it may help if all else fails.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
