Hi all,

I have been bouncing around to different medications..from Kadian...to oxycontin to methadone and now MS contin. I am trying to find the right meds to help with pain. The Methadone did help but, I just couldn't concentrate on it no matter what.

One thing, is I find myself nowhere near how I used to be. I find that I am depressed not only because VERY bad things and bad luck has been in my life the past 3 years. But, I read everyone saying with the proper amount of vitamins, amino acids, etc would help fight pain better, but can help with shall I say "feeling" better. Not being as depressed, and I used to work out and have energy so, having that back as well would be great.

Can anyone or does anyone have what amount of the above one should take to help get all those things back? I have stayed away from anti-depressants because I believe they screw you up more in the long run than help...

I am on the medication because I have 1 herniated disc that has now almost completely collapsed, no disc...bone against bone. Also, a bulging disc which I am sure is herniated now one disc abover the other...L4-L5 blown disc at L5-S1 with severe arthritis. Also,having same pain at mid thorax which I have not addressed yet.

Thanks in advance.