and possibility of it causing more pain? There has been so much discussion everyone saying something different. Does anyone know if there was any scientific results showing proof one way or the other, and if it does cause pain, just how widespread and severe are we talking about? Also: Regarding the trap of being in constant pain but having to work, has anyone found the miracle way to get off pain medication while working? No way I can wean off, pain is too bad, I just cannot afford to hurt or feel worse. Depression.......... My doctor has been hounding me to go to therapy, stating people with chronic pain do better with therapy, I have gone many years ago and it was waste of time and money and one therapist got me to do something, that caused my daughter such pain until day she dies. (therapist talked me into writing a letter to bring the next week, she instructed me put my deepest feelings down that might part of depression, no one would see, but we'd discuss it. the next week, it would give her insight. I worked so hard on the letter, but she shrugged it off the next week, said it was just for my benefit. She was horrible, just kept looking at her watch and saying I reminded her of Liza Minneli the actress) Well, I gave Therapy another try, this one seemed to have experience, but within a half hour she decided my problem was drugs due to pain management, and even questioned what the Psychiatrist prescribed, saying she worked closely with him and didn't agree. she asked me what was more important, my drugs or getting better!!! OH MY GOSH, she caused the depression to worsen so badly, no words to even say. She was so far off the mark it was disgusting, after talking more I think she realized I have legitimate physical pain and issues, but she undid about 5 years worth of work I'd done regarding feeling guilty because of the pain medicine, and feeling like a druggy. I finally had come to terms I wouldn't have a job or be on my feet at all without it. So much for therapy, I cannot wait to see my doctor and to get his reaction, I am still appalled at her jump to conclusion. I am a well dressed working person, she had no reason to think I was a substance abuser. Sorry for getting off subject....... any input is welcome!!! Gosh, I didn't mean to go into the therapy thing, apparently it is still bothering me something awful.