This is Good news indeed SkyBdark,

I am really glad that your MD realized the necessity of the pain med after the failed attempts of the others which had such negative effects on you.

As I tell myself when the pain is reduced much more some times with my pain meds, I need to remind myself not to try to do to much activity all at one during a low pain day. I at times go and try to do all that gets neglected on the days of high pain levels and end up with bad flares from doing too much during a low pain level day.

Best Wishes to you and Do hope you do not over do it physically. Take it Slow and Be Safe.