There sure are no easy answers for chronic pain. It takes a toll on all those around you . I was lucky after many years on Morphine I was able to get off that drug and control it with something not so dangerous. I do lots of PT. I have lost friends in the course of this condition. It takes some special people to be around those of us that need some help. I know that coming here to Neuro talk, has helped me to cope. I hope it helps you too. ginnie