I must add an addendum to "Back in My Demerol Daze." I was prescribed narcotics for chronic pain years ago - for a problem unrelated to fibromyalgia. Of course, addiction, physical and psychological was a real risk with long-term use. While I did't consider myself an 'addict,' I did go through a period of time where I struggled with wanting to take narcotic, even when I had little to no pain. Fortunately, I did get over this - with little difficulty - and no longer craved the artificial euphoria.