Yeah pain is there for a reason! I've only whipped out the codeine on a couple of occasions when I've literally had no option. Migraines being the worst culprit at times. I did tear my hamstring a few years ago and it was a really different kind of pain but the worst was when my appendix burst when I was about 8 years old, wouldn't wish that on anyone 😞
It's the side effects these painkillers can give you that's worrying. Then you start taking painkillers for the pain that the painkillers gave you!