I also believe that perhaps you should seek the advice of another physician Pandora. He should not be simply brushing you off with "we'll deal with this later". It is a valid concern on your part. Tude has also made some good points regarding the physical effects of these pain medications. Unfortunately, you do need medication for pain, however a new and more concerned physician may help with adjusting medication or even changing to something different perhaps? If you are dependent, you will need to be treated very differently than someone who is dependent on a drug they do not need at all! Do please seek another opinion, and take care.