Hi, I've been dealing with chronic pain and in my area there isn't any pain doctors so trying to deal with doctors is a nightmare so I do what I can do. It's great having this place to post how I feel but my pain is crazy, I use MS Contin slow release and I go through the Icy Hot Balm the thick stuff along with Lyrica then I use a heating pad and I've went through 5 of those and yes, I am aware they can burn you so guys be careful!! eeeek! The doctor says not to use them anymore but I'm in pain and heat seems to be the ONLY thing that works along with the many meds. Any ideas of other things, HOLLA let me know.