@carolynhughes75 i have same pain same location, I can't take that drug, My kidneys aren't good enough. I am a senior citizen and my kidneys are no too great. I have been suffering from this condition for over 25 years. I now take Dilaudid pills. 2mg every 4 hours It's almost as strong as Fentanyl Only problem is it makes u very constipated Between u & me i never thought i would get that from my pain doctor. It's a surprise I thought for awhile, i might be suicidal from this pain, It was unbearable Since my entire spine is metal, titanium, i can't sit up, can't hold my head up. I spend about 22 to 23 hrs a day, laying, flat on my back. I have such severe neuropathy, sciatica and horrible nerve pain. Even dilaudid doesn't work, at times