Over the past 20 years, I have had 3 MRIs, been to a few different doctors and specialiasts, filled out countless forms, answered the same questions over and over, had many x-rays, had numerous tests run and tried multiple medications for chronic headaches, neck pain, back pain and TMJ.  So when is enough, enough ? The only time my quality of life seems to be good in regard to pain is when I have given everything else a chance to work, gotten little or no relief after hours of waiting and finally taken hydrocodone or oxycodone. I am blind so transportation and childcare are a hardship. I am allergic to ibuprofin and NSAIDS, and tylenol does no good. Medication and doctors appointments are very expensive ! Finally, I am soooooooooooooooo tired of being in pain. I understand that hydrocodone and oxycodone are considered a big deal, but they work for me consistantly and are relatively inexpensive. What should I do to get the medicine that works for me and allows me to have a good quality of life ?