"had back surgery in 2000. 3 rods 6 screws and bone put in l4 l5 s1. had severe pain for 12 years. no sleep, ( 3 1/2 to 5 hours a night). no energy, seldom in good mood because of the pain. sometimes down for 3 weeks at a time. began butrans 10 mcg last year and man what a difference. first week was getting 7 hours sleep and pain level went from 10  to 1 or 2. has been that way for the last 11 months. now getting blisters and rash at application site. going to doctor this week. hope he doesn&#039;t take me off. really not looking forward to the return of a painful life."