I got off of morphine and Percocet. I now am taking a low dose of hydrocodone. I am allowed to take that as needed. This takes the edge off. I can take the percocet if I want, but I have not done so in a month. I wanted to see what exactly I had left after my two fusions. Also I know better on what my limits are. If you really have to do another fusion down the road, I would take it easy, and not push that verterbre into herniation. Maybe Yoga? I know it isn't the same as running, but for me, I don't want to go through anymore than I already have. I do wish you all the best. ginnie