I have degenerative issues directly associated from that infection. Apparently it compromised the disk and bone. I have long term pain management and once NY state allowed medical cannibals' I migrated off the oxy. Is is really sad there are still states where I do not qualify for that type of pain management and its back to the Oxy. I travel for work so I have a script every time I fly as my meds from NY are illegal in any other state. It only takes 1 TSA agent with a pension for busting pot-heads and you just caught a felony charge for possession with intent to distro as you moved it across state lines.