"i&#039;m a chronic pain patient who has had three lumbar spinal fusions plus eight pedicle screws and plates. the anxiety started after almost 16 years of daily pain. if it weren&#039;t for klonopin and avinza, i couldn&#039;t work. i&#039;m an engineer and go to work every day. some days are tough and i need help getting out of the car when i get home, but with these medicines i&#039;m still working and enjoying life."