"i have cervical stenosis.  i can live with the varying levels of pain and discomfort through the day as long as i&#039;m able to move around and change positions.  but lying down in bed and trying to sleep was a serious problem for me.  i couldn&#039;t fall asleep until i was really exhausted and even then i was wakened after an hour or less by pain.

my doctor prescribed percocet 5/325.  the full tablet was a bit strong but it did the trick.  i fell asleep after ten minutes and slept for six straight hours.  i then split the tablets and take one ten minutes before lying down.  that gets me to sleep and i sleep for about four hours.  when i wake up (usually in pain) i take the other half and i&#039;m good for the day.  that&#039;s been my regimen for two years."