I guess its the fact I don't want to be taking the Norco long term. I also don't want to be alive on days when I get 3 hours of sleep and literally every second is painful existence. Is that bad that I think benefits of 1 pill that will take away majority of pain is worth the potential long term side effects to my body?

My wife complains when I say im in pain or feeling bad so this allows me to appear like im functioning normal.

I also feel isolated because no one asks how im doing through whole ordeal. As if the statue of limitations has run out for me to still be in pain from my car accident.

I know if I slept 7 hr a day plus exercise, I can go without pain meds and can feel somewhat normal. I guess with kids it feels something always comes up so i need accept this isn't going to realistic.

What are my options for pain management other than Norcos or when Tylenol/aspirin doesn't cut it? I've been to every dr. Sometimes it feels like I'm doomed to live a life in agony.