Addicted? Dependent?

Im glad the meds work for you. 20 yrs ago i blew my back out. I went through all the different pain meds which helped me little, and, By 3 months use I had a huge tolerance.Many yrs now on oral steroids
Prednisone. Also gabapentin. Max dose of tylenol and advil every day. All the surgeons I have consulted said. I Would have some relief for a while, but eventually right back where I started.
Good luck
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One thing the surgeon that put the Vertiflex and Stimulator in has told me that he will be going into my back again. He wanted me to go to PT/MT for a couple of reasons. He was confident that between the two it would help reduce my pain levels. The other reason was we have discussed a pain pump for my lower back pain. He told me that several things were necessary for him to put me into a trial for it. Go see a mental health provider that specializes in pain management. Which I am doing. Go to PT/MT to rule out the need for more cutting. He has also told me that at some point I will need to have a second Vertiflex put in, he just did not feel it was necessary yet.