Hi Debi,

the key to pain is to keep it 'in the box'.

It is easier to keep pain under control with regular dosage that it is to get it under control once it has escalated.

I take my pain medications regularly.

I know many people who insist on taking pain medication only when the pain gets bad. It takes MORE medication to bring the pain under control that way.

It is also very hard on your system to have that stress.

I hope your appointment at Emory is the beginning of a new stage in your journey.

Hugs, Elaine.