I've been doing horrible. Some of you may know I suffer from scoliosis - it makes my lower back ache, which most of the time is only a minor nuisance. However, the past few weeks it got exponentially worse to the point that some days I can't do more than lie down and try to do some exercise for the back. I'm going to the doc first thing next week hoping we can devise a treatment plan. So I'm eagerly awaiting that.
OT: even though I'm pretty much done with codeine, I was so desperate that I decided to take a hefty dose of 450 mg after feeling no relief from NSAIDs. And to my surprise the codeine also did nothing, even without tolerance. How about that. I mean, it numbed me mentally, but the pain was still there as strong as ever.
Since I had some hexen lying around, I decided to take some of that to take my mind off the pain. And the moment it kicked in, I suddenly realized my back didn't ache anymore. I was pretty much dumbfounded, because a stimulant was the last class I'd think would help me. So I tested it again later with the same results. Codeine/morphine just got its ass handed to it in terms of pain relief by a mediocre stimulant not even meant for pain relief. I ain't complaining though.
I may have an idea why it is so, but at this point I'm just glad it helped. Biochemistry never ceases to surprise and amaze me.
TL;DR OT: 50 mg hexen plugged with 3 mg etizolam.