Wisdom teeth surgery?

Okay. I had all four of my wisdom teeth out last monday (a week from yesterday). The bottom two were impacted and surgically removed. I've been in a lot of pain and it hurts badly in my ears. I can't lay flat because the pain is worse. I've spent the last 8 nights in a recliner, still waking up every 2-3 hrs. because of the pain. I didn't think I had dry sockets, because I followed all directions, but now after some internet searching, I think I may. It said you will usually have a horrid taste in your mouth and horrendous breath-which I've had. I thought all of this was a cold (drainage and not eating real foods) Has anyone else had an experience like this? Also, do I have to go back to my surgeon if it is dry sockets? Can they heal on their own? They're feeling better everyday.