like some have said.... drugs wont help... specially over a long period of time. Had my neck broken in a wreck about two and a half years ago, personally meds only made me sick and feel like crap... My pain med of choice tho would have to be Tylinol Extra stength rapid release... they work quite well... ibuprofen is more for pain caused by swelling... And anything in the codeien family is just too risky to become dependant on, not to mention they arent gonna make for a safe work environment. Use ice,heat, over the counter meds and tons of padding in the shoes... maybe even some nice super thick socks that they sell in sporting good stores in the hunting sections...