Hi Tessa - we really are the same! My three magic bullets for me are my SCS, marijuana and massage. With those three, I am almost completely off all my pain meds, and working as hard as ever - and still have energy to go play after. As last time, send me a PM if you want more info....I am very good friends with a mmj dispensery owner in the Renton area, and he has worked with me to find what works for my pain