Hi Steve,

I never went to the patches. I moved up to time released oxycontin but went off them about a month ago and have been on oxycodone. I have Vicodin (hydrocodone) as well but only take one when I'm really hurting. For some reason, they just seem to work better.

Back in the day when I was on the road as a full time musician, I was a party animal. I admit I enjoy a good buzz even to this day but never was I addicted to drugs. I told my docs "Just give me the good stuff and I'll be fine" ~lol~ Well they did! The difference is there's no "buzz" involved, just relief. Even with the herbal variety it was way different than my partying days. It took the edge off the pain, really helped with nausea and was an appetite enhancer.

Now?... sheesh... I'm just tired of being medicated.

"T"