Eve,

My mom was very anti-drug pain medication etc.. but it became unbearable for her. She did not like the medicated feeling but the patches that Gary is talking about became a lifesaver for her. She said it did not make her feel drugged up but it took the pain away. I think she had 3 patches on at a time at one point but it definately got her through the rough part. Please encorage him to use the patches and he will be able to ween himself from them when this difficult time is over.

Hugs,
Dani