"i injured my back at a young age 18 and from then on the work i did caused it to just get worse. i now have two ruptured discs two bulging discs and degenerative disc disorder in my lower back. i&#039;m now 30 years old i tried other medicines that only last 2-3 hours and i would have to take at least 3-4 at a time, which is pointless. i&#039;ve been on methadone for a little over 2 years now and i take 20 mg twice a day and 2 x 10 mg lortab for breakthrough pain mostly for my neck. methadone is a wonderful medication with great benefits. "