But getting up to the ballet studio is a PAIN. In more ways than one.
o_O you take ballet?
I did ballet when I was 3-7 years old

I should have probably clarified that statement a little better. I'm taking a country western dance class, which happens to be taught in the ballet studio.
I hope you are taking a break from ballet for your leg... tho stretching might be good.
^ see above. And stretching = pain. I'm not flexible, at all, which is the reason why I stopped doing ballet/tap dancing/gymnastics. Just couldn't bend the way they wanted me to. I took up fencing for a while, but when we moved I had to stop.
Yeah.. that only works for certain kinds of pain. Sorry.
Sadly, too many people try taking those sorts of medications in an effort to deal with a pain that's not even physical.

Not that I'm implying anything, Jade, I've just been catching bits and pieces of soap operas lately.

No worries

I don't like taking medicine, but when I can't walk and I have to go to school/work, I take it. But only when I get to that point. Which.... is happening more often lately =/
Some pain is muscular, some skeletal, and some comes from damaged nerves.. each has a different treatment. If it's not working tell them.
I have. Several times. Remember, I've been complaining about this for over two years now, almost 3. Doctor hasn't been willing to do anything than prescribe me pain meds. Which never work. So he gives me a stronger dosage. Which still doesn't work. *sigh*