Hello - I had been prescribed Hydrocodone 10/325 by the VA for 7 years for back pain due to herniated disc and hip pain from arthritis. I took myself off cold turkey in October, and was prescribed 5 mg MS Contin 3 x day. 6 days ago, I took myself off of that. Tired of feeling "off" and the problems it was causing in my 1 year marriage, I do not want to be dependant daily on a narcotic. The worst of the withdrawal symptoms seem to be over, except diarrhea. My question is: how can I safely manage the pain that I still have? I DID take too many pills, to avoid emotional pain due to a violent rape 28 years ago. I REFUSE to become that addicted person again. Any suggestions?