Unspool

I don't want to tell you how to manage your condition but taking NSAIDs chronically is much worse than taking opiates over a long term. Honestly, lower doses dont cause the dependency you hear about. Its worth considering is all I'm saying

Edit: This is a post I made farther down to support what I said:

NSAID toxicity

Or if you just want one: http://jrheum.org/content/29/4/650.full.pdf

Here's some data supporting opioid use in chronic pain

And another study supporting opioid use for chronic pain

Here's a small excerpt:

Patients with diverse pain states could potentially benefit from opioid therapy. Serious adverse effects are rare, and doses generally remain stable, if the pain syndrome is stable. Addiction (defined as loss of control over the drug, compulsive drug use, and continued use of the drug despite harm) is rare, particularly if there is no history of chemical dependency.