I am sorry you had to face yuck pain. See for me I would take many many pills a day at this point to have a better life of less pain. I am not a pill person and for awhile I was on like none but my quality of life was so bad and even now on many I am limited but thankful to at least be able to do. Of course rx pills are not the ideal but neither is this condition and at least it allows you to have a better life. Many pain free wishes