I knew this site...and the previous old one....brought warm caring people together. I thank all of you for your feedback and your genuine concern. My wife truly does tire of my complaining...I tire of my complaining. It is so comforting to read and see that other people...to different degrees struggle with pain and discomfort...but can find solace in a website like this. I will continue with my tramadol. I continue to experiement with the neurontin and the lyrica. Thanks again.