Dropping in to see how everyone is doing. And Gunny who started this thread. I've been thru a lot with a staph knee infection and now off those nasty heavy duty drugs. I've heard and read so many times that : More Pain Meds Cause More Pain. And I believe there is a lot of that theory.

Pain Meds Cause More Pain! The New Silent Epidemic

My daughter went thru a mess on the toxic pain meds and now so clean off them -- long hard journey. She recently had dental work and dentist had her taking ibuprofen for the healing and she had such nasty side effects, edema came on strong too. She said: Mom these pain meds are so hard on the body.

I take MSM powder for years and that helps reduce some pain.

We all have our pain issues and levels of tolerance and there is so much to TRY out there besides all the toxic ones. So much is so toxic to our bodies.

My next big try is Cosamins DS for arthritic joint issues. I found out about it in 2005 but ignored it, now it's come up strong in my view and I'm so ready for it...it's a little more pricey and I think that's what held me back. I buy mine on amazon or ebay. C