Hi Nummycat and lnxgal!

welcome to both of you!

I am very tired and cannot say much just now, but I did want to welcome you both!

I will quickly add that I do understand why docs do not want their patients on addictive meds; however, if these are the only meds that truly make life tolerable to the patient...then they should have the right to some relief!

I have gone through all of the "alternatives" and suffered so badly while doing so!

I was so upset when I was finally relatively relieved from some pain with the analgesics...as I had suffered so long trying out anything but the "addcitive meds!" I do not understand the length of time some docs allow their patients to needlessly suffer! I am sorry if this has been your experience! I hope you ocan find relief soon!