I think that it depends on the person, because everyone is chemically a little differant. One person may get relief where as another does not. To your question on the addiction part. I did not realize I was addicted until I decided to quite pain medication altogether for personal reasons. What I felt after I quite was something totally unexpected. I have moved past most of it, although I find myself craving anything that will take the edge of life and pain, so I have to be very carefull. I am a very strong willed person and I never thought that I would be calling myself an addict but I am and it has totally changed my life. Just be carefull and research for alternate ways to treat your pain if you can like eastern medicine, herbs and chinese medicine. They know their stuff and they help you locate the root of the pain so that you can heal the real reason why the pain is happening.
The truth is pain medication just maskes the problem they do not heal or cure!!!!! and they can end up doing allot of other damage to our bodies and organs over a period of time.
Although I have no judgment on anyone who feels they need the medication, it is all in our own hands. We all have the ability to take charge of our lives.
Much Love,
ONE PLANET ONE TRIBE
Liberty