I can’t answer your question about the pain pills. But you might find your answer by using EFT to help with your pain. Here are two articles about different ways to use tapping for pain relief:
* EFT for Physical Problems – http://janethilts.com/eft-phys-problems
* EFT for Pain: Get to the Core – http://janethilts.com/eft-pain

And this is a podcast on EFT for Pain, where you can listen and tap along:
* EFT for Pain – Podcast – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moving-forward-with-eft/2011/05/26/eft-for-pain

I wish you all the best, Betty, and know that pain-free Betty is getting ready to show up! I hope these approaches give you the key to releasing whatever has that pain hanging around. Be gentle with yourself.

Janet