Great advice. I also have skelaxin. I don't like it because it just makes me tired. If I am having a bad day I will take it at night only. When I wake up though, i am groggy. The only thing that I respond to is Percocet and Pamelor. Becoming addicted to Percocet is a great concern of mine. Around 6 years ago I became dependent on oxycondin and other medications that were prescribed for me. I had become pain free after and in need of no medications. After a recent relapse I am back on meds but only those 2 and under great supervision of my doctor, and husband. He makes sure I only take what is prescribed. It is difficult when you are in costant pain. I could easily take another pill instead of realizing that maybe carrying the wash upstairs is not a good idea. Best of luck and make sure you consult your doctor and make a plan. Pain, basically, sucks. No two ways about it. Linda