I was recently diagnosed wuth severe arthritis in my upper back and neck. The pain is so severe I cannot breathe. I was already taking Norco for Fibromyalgia and my Rhuematologist prescribed Lidocain patches. They did not help much. She then prescribed 600mg Motrin which actually helps m breathe. The problem I don't think the Norco is working anymore. I've been taking it for about two years. I am recovering from breast cancer and the pain in my back makes my implants hurt also. It makes them feel tight all the time. The pain is so severe I really cannot do simple things such as wash dishes, fold clothes, get up from a lying position, lift anything. I feel like an invalid. I'm 60 years and very very depressed. I feel reluctant to ask for a stronger pain killer but my quality of life right is no quality.