Back injuries from a car accident have led me down a path of medication, anyone have similar experience?

One year ago I was victim of an idiot that decided that red lights are meant for running. Well, his mistake caused me 3 ruptured discs and one bulging disc in my lower back. They are also telling me that I have degenerative disc disease and arthritis has began to settle into the injuries. I now take four 10mg percoset, 900 mg of neurontin, and 8mg of Zanaflex daily (obviously not at once). I have been to 2 Neurosurgeons, one saying I need surgery and the other saying NO because I was not in extreme pain. I saw the first surgeon before the Neurontin did its magic and second one after being numb. My body has built up a tolerance to the percoset and its not taking pain away like it used too not to mention my body CRAVES it. My doctor has not switched the meds even though I have told her that they are not working. Is there something out there I can use that is non habit forming? Has anyone had similar injuries and went thru the surgery. I am only 31 and want my life back. Any advice?

Hey this will sound kinda , different. Ok, definately get some other ortho/neuro/pain management opinions! Not just one or two. See what a bunch of em tell ya and your bound to decide on whats gonna work for you or at least have several options to consider. Here's another thought, try rehab with swimming, easy does it, jacuzzi for comfort, eat more protein cut down on all the carbs but be sensible about it. For pain, I would do the exercise, jacuzzi, and smoke some bitchin weed for the freakin pain! I'd get off those Rx long term they are bound to mess your body up amigo. Realize that there will be a transition when you try something different. It sucks but ya gotta give something a chance to work. Good luck to you have a Happy Holiday!

I am a sufferer too. Try a chronic pain clinic.

So sorry for your pain. I would get referred to a pain management specialist. Get to know who is the goto guy by networking with any & all medical persons. There is hope. I have been able to manage pain with less drugs.

Try your local pain management clinic....they will and should have many different avenues that you can do to help relieve your pain without the pain meds. I am going to my first appointment for my back on Monday to get an injection. Tell the doctors at the Pain Management that the Percocet isn't working. They may be able to ween you off of it and try something different for you. Good luck and I really know how you feel. I have arthritis and a disk that is not only dry(no moisture in it)but is starting to herniate/bulge. I am 30 and know that like you, are too young to be suffering with the pain! So, give the Pain Clinic/management for other options.