RN I agree with vanna..I always back down on meds, so that the dr can see where the pain is and at what ROM point the pain kicks in,,I dont like masking pain when seeing a new Dr. and It also enables the dr to see the flares that are more prominent,, I do see pete's point,,but some of the dr;s that ive seen often want to see the proof that i want help and im not just trying to just get the meds so when i go the proof is in the pudding,,,,,,,bobber