In January I finally broke down and asked my doctor for a prescription for pain meds. I just wanted something to take the edge off so I could move. I have fought this decision for years, it just seems like a slippery slope. The first couple times I took them they really seemed to help, but not anymore. I don't want to go to something stronger, but I need to be able to move again. This is what I was afraid would happen, sigh. I have two sisters with MS who's whole lives are ruled by timing the pain medication. And yet they still can't function. While I don't have MS, I am so afraid of ending up in that position. Do any of you have a more positive experience with taking regular pain medication?