You are getting grouchy now. Now you can only ignore the pain if you are involved in activities at work or home. You are taking more Over the Counter medications but they don't last long. You begin to cut back on your activities in favor of just sitting down. You cut back of all activities except the most important ones.
Work is possible, just barely.
You simply can not. Ignore your pain for even a few minutes. But with prescription pain medications you have limited functioning abilities. You limit your activities in order of importance. You really can't work well.