I was taking Norco and managing okay up till June when I had surgery on some wayward toes. Switched to oxycodone immediately post-op. Since I've been unable to continue on usual pre-op arthritis meds, I have been unable to manage my pain without oxy. Pain doc is okay with this and hasn't hassled me about it. Hope this helps.

DX: Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis
Meds: MTX since Oct 2009, 15mg/week. Cimzia-restarted after 2 yrs away.
Epidural Steroid Injections x8; Lumbar Radiofreq Ablation x2
SIJ Steroid Injection x3; Bilateral Radiofreq Ablation SIJ x9