"i had spinal fusion on 1 disc over 13 years ago. maybe i should have done the 3 as recommended by one of the 3 opinions because i&#039;ve have had chronic pain ever since. still 3 cervical herniations and 3 lumbar. i was on vicodin and robaxin and the need increased over time i guess due to tolerance. i was miserable. i finally  i gave up and decided to live with the pain. i didn&#039;t see a dr for 5 years. last yr i just couldn&#039;t do it anymore. i found the right dr.- i feel human again. 10 mg patches work ok with percocet but they don&#039;t work because butrans has something in it that counteracts narcotics). i do get joint pain in my arms (weird). may need to go to 20mg since percs don&#039;t work. on neurontin for nerve pain. gained 10lbs but eat less. ???"