"i was just put on methadone less than a week ago for severe pain related to a recent, failed back surgery. i have degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. i need to have fusion surgery, but am not ready for surgery again just yet.  the methadone has been great.  i can sit with very little or no pain at all.  i still use percocet as needed for breakthrough pain.  the methadone is allowing me to push the surgery off a few more months so i&#039;m not bedridden all summer.  i can still function at work and be there for my kids without being doped up.  definitely recommend it."