my spouse has been on pain meds for close to 20 yrs. He started with morphene for a couple years. Then they prescribed fentnal and hydrocodone. Well with this new ban on meds the fentnal had to be decreased with morphine to get him off meds. Now he hardly ever uses even his hydro. He feels better but not happy siting around cause his back hurts and makes him tired. No quality. He currently is seeing a well established pain dr. He is going to try one injection. Had these in the past and did nothing. I am sure these meds are better now. He tells us that if it works he could use a new stimulater (like the old tens units). And he has been sober for 47 yrs, Very proud of him. This whole process takes work and persistance. We wish you well