More pain meds

My husband didn't get the typical pain relief after radiation this time.  Instead the pain increased.  There were a few times where he was reaching for something, and cried out in pain.  It was so horrible to hear.  After the first time, I went into the basement and just cried. 
So we were in to the palliative care doctor earlier than expected to get the pain meds increased.  He's now on 60mg of the extended release morphine 3x a day, and using the immediate release morphine for breakthrough pain.  Today's the first day, and I'm hoping his body will adjust, as he's very sleepy and nauseous today. The doctor mentioned hospice, that my husband's not ready yet for them to be involved, but maybe by the next appointment or two.  He's been seeing the doctor about every month.  And my husband, with his sense of humor, made comments about being able to use his boat again next summer. 
I am so thankful that he's keeping a sense of humor, a good attitude and all the rest (the majority of the time).  I am blessed. 
And I am blessed with so many wonderful DS friends!
Karen