David,
the best is yet to come. The RT damage to the traps doesn't come into play for as long as 2 years post Tx. Radiation truly is the gift that keeps on giving. The spasms I have been getting are progressively getting worse as time goes on.

Michelle,
I had pain on yawning early on in Tx and immediately post Tx as well. Most of that is from the radiation burns and mucositus. it could hurt like hell at times.

Ed,
I use codeine instead because Vicodin has acetaminophen in it which is bad for the liver. PT didn't help me either but they did come up with suggestions for pillow heights depending on how you sleep which were useful (lower for stomach sleepers and higher for side sleepers).