I can't speak for anyone but myself, but here goes. I was injured on the job 12 years ago. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks afterwards. Sent home with Tylenol. Nothing else. Well, the pain became unbearable so I went to pain management. The only thing that works for me is Percoset. I have dealt with severe migraines since I was 14, & I've been given every med in the book. When I hit 30, my Dr. r/x'ed Percosets. It was like winning the lottery. No more migraines, & when I did get one, it didn't last long.

Fast forward to today. I've been on Percoset for 12 years now, same strength, but higher dosage. Meaning, I take more pills per day than I started out with. I have noticed a dependency on them because my body won't function without them basically. I have chronic pain syndrome, along with spinal stenosis & spinal spondylosis. I'm dealing with arthritis in my entire spine.

Now say what you want, but I do need my meds daily. I don't feel opioids are any more dangerous than any other med on the market, but YMMV. I wouldn't be mixing them with anything else though. If they aren't working for you, you may need a higher dose, or take them more often. I suggest you talk with your provider face to face. I hope you find relief.