I've had TWO back surgeries........and still have mild pain. Normally ibuprofen helps...but does not eradicate.....the pain. I try to be very careful of my back but on occasion I do something stupid and I NEED those pills. I have a 30 day supply that lasts me about 4 months, which shows you how few I actually take.
I understand there's an opioid problem.........but I'm not causing it and I'll be hanged if some government agency is going to make my life miserable because of someone else's abuse!