"dilauded is the only pain medication that offers me any type of relief.  i herniated 3 discs in my lower back and i was on an iv of 2mg every 4 hours.  only con was it made my face very itchy.  the second time i had an iv of dilaudid was post spinal tap.  i was given 1mg injection every 2 hours (lower dosage, more frequently made pain more manageable).  i now have a prescription for 4mg every 3-4 hours for chronic back pain.  i believe it has dramatically improved my quality of life."