<font color="blue">((((beth)))) but your subject line says long term pain management... is this something forever? There are different philosophies depending upon the expected length of time you will have pain.. and I cherish discussing them with you, as I always have an epiphantic moment in the process. My pain: lifetime so while I'm not addicted, it really wouldn't matter if I were... just like the pain for cancer patients.. addiction, what's your point? heheheh feel better.