Sadly, I am almost at year 8, and have also had an increase in pain over the past years. I try not to admit very often, but cannot do so any longer. A couple of years ago I went to a pain med doc and she was a bit too free with the Vicodin for the pain in my back and leg. I'm not talking about the nerve pain that is so difficult to treat, this is the regular pain that narcotics work so well for. She wanted me to take them around the clock in order to function better without so much pain, but I was very worried about becoming addicted to the Vicodin. So, I only take it when I absolutely need it. I have wrestled with the concept of asking my doctor for a change in medications for quite a while, but have heard so many of you discuss different side effects when changing meds. I haven't had any noticable side effects with mine, and like it that way. But, I am really not anywhere near comfortable and may need to make the move towards a change in strength or a new med soon. Hugs to all, Barbara A
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