"my pain is from a pinched nerve and cervical vertebrae c5/c6 pressing on the nerve root. chronic lower back pain. it helps great for the pain. the side effects are a problem. pounding in my ears is horrible. this alone makes me want to try something different. the other bad side effect is feeling to hyper to the point i hurt worse by the time night rolls around. it makes me feel like i&#039;m not injured when really i&#039;m overdoing it because the percocet is masking the pain. be careful when you take this drug. i take promethezine for nauseous times. eating before you take meds is helpful with that. i wish someone could tell me if they have experienced the ear pounding and what the doctor did for you?"