@rwinney Hi Rachel! Even though the marijuana made it hard for you to function, you might want to try different strains of it. I absolutely know what you are talking about. The amount you need to not feel pain, makes you unable to function. I have that also, but am learning to pick and choose which kind and how much to take of that kind. I choose from chocolate, gummies, the plant itself, and a vape. The edible things give a very strong high, but if I am in excruciating pain, I take them, or Kratom. I am so happy you have a doctor that gives you the hydrocodone you need, especially if you find you really can't do the marijuana. Oddly, I am learning to live feeling a bit high. It beats PAIN!!!! However, down the line, I will probably do the Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulator trial. I do think it will come to that. Meanwhile, I have not had pain for almost 3 days, which has left me utterly perplexed. Tonite, I can feel mild pain again. What an illness. Just what an illness. Lori Renee