Hello Everybody! I will be 54 years old this Spring, my husband is 58. We are both chronic pain patients with severe pain issues who have had our pain medicine taken away due more to the current climate of paranoia in the medical establishment in this country rather than any real fault of our own, after years upon years of successful treatment. This has turned our lives into a complete hell. Whereas before we were somewhat functional, life was not perfect - we still had pain, still had mobility issues..etc..but everything was manageable. Now we are both nearly bedbound, barely able to take care of ourselves, seriously - much less our pets, our home, yard, car or anything else. Our attorneys have suggested finding a new doctor and have made some suggestions. Obviously we need to do this, but it will take some time. Finding a new doctor that you are really comfortable with, especially when you are disabled and need someone who specializes in your particular problems is not an easy task. Then they are not just going to hand out a scrip for pain medicine right away either, nobody is. This is a very real problem right now for a lot of people like us. Unfortunately medicine has gotten into the wrong hands too many times and now patients who truly need it can't get it because doctors are afraid something is going to happen and it is going to come back on them. Anyway, we are looking for ways to help control our pain first of all. If we could accomplish that much, would love to be able to build on that. It is awfully hard to do anything when you are in severe pain 24/7, 365 days a year, year in and out, year after year...etc... So that is our first order of business here. If anyone knows anything that helps with pain, inflammation, and related issues...or where would be a good place to start looking. Much would be appreciated!! Thanks...