Just a comment on medications. Sometimes when on a medication like that for a long time you do develope a tolerance. Most doctors will switch and try something else. I know you are awhere of all the problems there are for doctors when prescribing narcotics. Do you go to a specific pain specialist? If not, that may be what you need to do. Also a physiatrist, deals with pain, and the whole body on a cellular level. I was able to get off morphine, and just take hydro codone when needed. I take a bunch of suppliments, which do help. If your doctor is not responding to your needs, seek another professional. I know that is a pain in the butt to do, but it may be your only option if you need more help than what he is currently prescribing. Even tramadol, may work for you, you don't know until you try. It is so very important to have a doctor who will listen to you and try to with you, and not just say no. That leaves a patient in a very helpless position. I really hope you can find adequate help with this. Neuro Talk, dicusses this issue alot Brain, and we all know how difficult a situation like that can be. I wish you all the best. ginnie