Sharon......my favorite pain med is Tramadol (Ultracet). It doesn't really get rid of my pain but it makes it tolerable and I can function almost as well as if I was in no pain, at all! I only take it when I absolutely need it to "move". Otherwise, I would spend my day in bed or in a sitting position. I hope you find something which works for you. The other med which really helps is an antidepressant. My doc prescribed the generic for Welbutrin. I was hoping it would give me a lift and make me energetic about doing things. Nope! But, I don't feel depressed when taking this med and compared to the alternative, I can't complain!
Don't give up on finding something(s) that work for you. There are answers out there. I'm convinced! Finding those answers is a challenge.....especially when we feel like sh_t!
BTW........I'm still a fan of the nightly martini! Welbutrin and all! I just don't take it with my martini! That's what they meant when they said, "Don't take with alcohol!" Right?
CeCe