I have been taking Percocet, 10/325, for extremely bad back pain for about 2 1/2 years. I now find that the percocet is as useful as taking Anacin.  In other words, it is useless.  I don't know what else to tell the doctor nor how to ask for something else that IS more of a pain reliever.  Can anyone else tell me what to ask for?  I am not a young woman, I am over 58 yrs of age.  Can anyone else advise me?  Please?  I have had several operations, all to no advail.

I would have an operation, but I have 14 yr with NO ONE to care for him, should I be laid up or worst.  I do have back injecctions every 6 weeks, and they are of some help, otherwise, I'm S.O.L.  Advise anyone??