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Hi, I've learned from the great people here that you just have to work your nerve up and talk and talk until they listen and if they don't you find a new doctor.  It helped me to write down what I wanted to say and ask before I went to the doctor. I've taken all sorts of pain meds over the years and they all seem to work for a time.  The first pain doc I had under medicated me to the point that I was overmedicating myself to control the pain, which in turn led to me being booted from this doctor and going without pain meds (of my own choice for about six months) The new doctor I've found listens and I'm learning that in some areas it's pretty rare. You shouldn't have to live with pain it's not fair and in truth life is to short to live with it everyday, the less you can do the more depressed you become it's a terrible cycle and can only be broken by you. I was told here a number of times, these doctors work for us and they and we need to learn that, if one doesn't listen, doesn't understand or doesn't want to do either then find a new one.  Doctor's aren't perfect and can only help you as much as you are willing to let them.  It took all I had to tell my doctor how I felt, what I expected from her and in turn what she expected from me.  Recently my meds were stolen (long story bi-polar son in law) along with my car, money etc.  I didn't file a report with police as suggested (and I agree) but when I talked with her she didn't bat an eyelash and believed me completely. I know she believed me because there is a mutual respect intact. The only advice I can give you is to talk to your doctor. I hope this helps Vickie