"i had a bad car wreck in 2011, caused chronic back pain.  i have had 5 surgeries which ended up putting in a spinal cord stimulator.  that helps with nerve pain, but not back pain so much.  i eventually was put on zohydro 40mg about 1 year ago.  he first tried 30mg, but upped it after a month or so to be covered better.  it has been a wonderful medicine to help me have a productive life.  i still use (3) norco 5mg/325mg for break through pain a day.  looking at possibly moving to zohydro 50mg next month as pain has slowly increased more lately.  but all in all, it has been a great drug and has helped me live a productive life with chronic pain.  the scs also has helped tremendously.  it is very expensive before meeting my deductable ($500)"