Covidstinks, Thank you! As I’ve said in multiple threads, I refuse to let pain control me. I actually would be scared if I didn’t wake up in pain! ( I’d have to check my pulse then lol ) I refuse to pay anyone to do what I can do as yes I’m hard headed lol. I’ve lived with an unsuccessful fusion of C-5 - C-7 since Sept 2014 and now facing C-1 and C-2. I’m still at odds with that decision as that only leaves me with C-3 and C-4. How long until those go as well. Both knees need to be replaced as well but my knee ortho is hesitant due to increasing the pain. As well as my age ( just turned 63 ). Yes, there are those days where I take it easy. As far as pain meds, pretty much 0. My private MD tried tramadol which resulted in a severe allergic reaction after only 1 dose. His hands are tied prescribing anything else. So I just grin and bear it. There are so many that are in worse shape so I won’t complain….David