Bindy, I'll never forget the first few weeks of breast feeding both my boys. My younger son in particular had tongue tie which made feeding particuarly painful. I had scabs on both my nipples and I dreaded every feed but with the support of my DH and some help from the community midwives (one of them was an ABA counsellor so she was amazing) I worked through it and came out the other side.
It seems hard to believe but you will reach a point where breastfeeding is easy and pleasurable.
A good LC will make a world of differance and if your partner goes along with you he'll be able to help you at home.
For now a couple of panadol can help with the pain (although you can't keep taking them) without affecting bubs.