Scoopy, you are absolutely correct in your comment about having no joy in life. I totally agree. I haven't had anything to smile about since this all started. My day is all about the pain. What level it's at and what do I take to try to lessen it. I hate what my life has become. It is so hard to go to work, but if I lose my job, not only do I lose my income I will lose my insurance. I'm an elementary school teacher and there is just no way to go to work when the pain levels high.

I backed off the dosage last night back to 25mg. At 50mg I'm to sedated to function and the effect on the GI tract is challenging. I hope it will still work for pain at that level.