I’m considered a chronic pain patient due to a failed lumbar surgery where they inserted 2 rods and eight screws into my back which ended up causing me more pain than what I had before my surgery. This was back in 2017. Ever since I’ve been on hydrocodone 5mg/325 acetaminophen. I have also been prescribed 800 mg ibuprofen 3X a day. The prescription for the hydrocodone says to take up to 1 tablet every 6 hours. To be candid I only take 1/2 tablet of the Hydrocodone along with the ibuprofen first thing in the am and try to limit my ibuprofen intake to twice a day, morning and night. If I’m having a bad day I’ll take one in the afternoon with a muscle relaxant (Flexeril). I rely on cortisone shots in my lumbar area 4 times a year just so I can put on my own socks in the morning. Last summer my pain doctor said I’ve had my limit of cortisone shots and he recommended medical marijuana. I have a pain contract with my primary so all my pain meds need to thru her but she also recommended the marijuana. My problem is I hate to take it during the day because I get nothing done and I certainly won’t operate a motor vehicle while using it. I basically use it at night which will allow me to get at least 6-7 hours of sleep without waking up. Still have issues putting on my socks though.😕 I’m still in pain but it does help somewhat. Thank god I’m retired.