Emily the no meds route is not a nice experience, I have a neuro-receptor disorder which means I get instant immunity after one dose of any medication. They stopped prescribing anything for me in Nov 2010. believe me you don't have a life without them just a constant struggle to keep going. If you want a chance to survive in High School you need some sort of pain relief, you also need to make sure the school knows that the slightest trauma can cause this to spread and any wound may never heal.