"at 29, i was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my l4 and l5. two years later, both have herniated and i also have a spinal tear. vicodin worked until the disc&#039;s herniated, now only percocet will do. i doesn&#039;t take away all the pain, but i can function and sleep with them. the only downfall is that you become resistant and have to increase the amount, dosage and frequency over time. this is something i&#039;ll deal with for life, and am concerned with addiction."