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15 monthe ago I fell backwards off a terrace, landed on a bridge timber, shucked seven ribs off my spine like dry corn off a cob, cracked a half a dozen more. In the ER two doctors told me I was supposed to be dead. Never seen that much damage and have the person live. Don't mean to complain because I'm grateful to be alive but I did get my masters degree in pain. I was put on morphine and oxycotin for three months. I was paranoid about addition. Shouldn't have been. If you are not inclined toward addition it won't happen. Stay on the meds the doctor prescribes and don't worry. I didn't (macho me) and payed a heavy price. Stay ahead of the pain. Playing catch-up is much too expensive, pain-wise and emotionaly wise. 15 months later I'm on Celebrex, a great non-narcotic pain killer. It is essential to reduce pain to a level where you can function 'normally'. Normally is different for everyone. You cannot, cannot, cannot, just give up and sit in your favorite chair for the rest of your life. You must get back into your life as far as you can. The alternative is unacceptable. Sorry for preaching. I hope this helps. BTDT
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