See here's the thing I've learned about pain and the pills.


you finally get something that takes the edge off.

So then you do a little more.

But then, it hurts a little more.

Therefore, you need more pills.

But then, you feel a little better, so you keep it up, and maybe een do a little more still....


See, it's a vicious cycle.

I try to keep in mind these are the only meds I have (tramadol, muscle relaxers), and I cannot go higher. There isn't anything else that will help (not that my docs will give). I just need to do what I have to. If I'm okay enough to do more, i'll do it. and if it hurts, then it hurts.

Maybe a warm tub or a lay-down will help, even if not fix it. But for me it's all about not over doing, or if I do, making it worth paying for. I'm paying for painting -did the whole bedroom ceiling yesterday. Today if I can turn my head at all, gonna start on the walls.



Dej - I have zanaflex but never used it during the day - only at night. Never had any probs except odd dreams. But I always have that, so could not say it was the med. I use methocarbamol during the day. But don't use either often.