I have read this doc 2x. Before revisions, paragraph 2 of "conclusions" (the closing section) clearly stated that the opinions expressed and reccomendations are backed up by NO evidence, and are based only on opinions of everyone from clinic drs, podiatrists, pharma reps, etc.  And here you are stating "we need more grants" (government funds) to research.  Is there any input from long-term legitimate patients? NO I have lived a decade or more hating that my life revolves around taking enough of proper meds to be functional.  By functional, I mean mow yard, or go the ONE BLOCK, driving to beach, then it is all I can do to carry 10-15 lbs of towel, chair, umbrella, after which I am bedridden for a day or two, due to lack of sufficient meds.  When these "professionals" start stating opinions, stick a knife in their back, being sure that it contacts a major nerve for a few days, then ask their opinion on cutting back meds.  Im not even 60 yet, and I hate that I must depend on meds to live.  The only thing I hate worse is the thought that I might have to live with none, or less meds than I already struggle to function with.  When I spend 3-4 hrs mowing yard, installing radio in car, I spend next 2-3 days recovering, in pain, fighting the frustration and depression that comes with it, as a man in 50's, 6'-3" tall, 220 lbs, who used to think I was invincible.