I just discovered these postings and appreciate the information that my pain post radiation is probably normal. Let me offer a couple of comments for others. I'm 71 now and was diagnosed with the infamous squamous cell carcinoma in my tonsil about a year ago. Had surgery to remove the tonsil, etc. in May, 2023, followed by 33 radiation treatments ending mid-August, 2023, which puts me now at a little over 4 months post radiation. Lots of throat pain and weight loss, but years ago I discovered studies that promote acetaminophen and ibuprofen together as working better than either one alone. I think they helped me, along with the hydrocodone for a few weeks. For the weight, I still heavily eat Greek yogurt with honey, which is common in Greece as we found in our travels. I weaned myself off the pain pills about a month post radiation and dealt with the discomfort, but the pain returned about a month ago and I'm trying to avoid going back on the pain pills. It's probably common, but as with all of you it sure is frustrating. Even with the pain and weight loss, I'm still walking the golf course 4 days a week so don't let it slow you down.