ok, so mm wants to talk painkillers, or lack thereof.......i have managed this entire week of pain on a bit of ibuprofin and aspirin, rather than prescription meds, because they representr a place i do not care to go...the rush limbaugh place of woe, as an example.......though i have been quite uncomfortable, i fear that i may get to like these painkillers...and tragedy would surely follow.........i suppose that is also the point, if i still have pain, i know to be careful...with painkillers i would not feel the need to be watchful of my posture, my lifting, my 'position' in doing anything....and i might end up more injured than i already am........this position seems strange to others, especially to the workmate who offered his prescription pain meds to me just yesterday..........who seemed quite confused that i would refuse........i pointed out the warning about drowsiness........anyway, it is friday morning, and aspirin isn't quite enough, but it will have to do.......