Oh carp Jeannie! I'm so sorry I didn't post sooner. I wouldn't give up your access to pain control. I understand how you feel about the pain meds. If I didn't take them I wouldn't be able stand by the end of the day. I'm not willing to give up standing just yet . I do hate the fact that I have to take them at all. I've tried pt and non-narcotic meds but notihing else works. Along with MS I have spinal stenosis and a couple of compressed discs on my neck. My famiily has a long history of back problems. Can't you just see the doc kind of as a second opinion and not give up your regular one? I really hope you feel better SOON! Higs headed you way.