Oxycodone is the BEST pain medication for CHRONIC SEVERE LOWER LUMBAR BACK PAIN! It works a bit less by the 4th year or so, but, at least takes the "edge" off more than any other pain medication. The problem is....many, many doctors will not take you on as a patient for "chronic severe pain" with anything...if you need any narcotic in order to function! They ALL seem to be "FRAIDY CATS" because...
Everyone Who is reading this and taking this drug, get ready for the your life is about to become. If you stay on it longer than 6 weeks you are now in the oxy-head club! Once you reach tolerance level, and taking over what the Dr. prescribes its over, you loose libido, the interest in going out , ya i've heard the whole Quantity over Quality life bit spoken like a true hooked, yes addicted per...
Sharon | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/12/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this med for 2 yr's now and am very pleased.The only problem i have is constipation and it is horrible.I have now became dependant on laxatives. Anybody out there got any advise?
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almost bionic woman | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: Pain
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In the last 2 years I have had both hips replaced and am looking at a knee replacement within the next year or so. Without this medication I would not have been able to continue with my daycare business, as all three joints have been rubbing bone on bone..............Very painful. I will probably have some type of addiction to this drug when the time comes that I won't have to take it anymore (after my knee surgery) but I will worry about that when the time comes. It helped me get through the last 3 years.Read More Read Less
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alliebear21 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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I don't swallow pills well, so my doctor gave me elixir Oxycodone. I experienced LOTS of side effects, like dry mouth and nausea. It also made me light-headed. I don't know about other experiences with O.C., but I found it only relieves pain for 3-4 hours, forcing you to keep taking it.
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refbum | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I had never had this medication before. I used it for severe pain after having diverticulitus. I was able to sleep pain free. I realize it's a narcotic and have never taken any before but it worked very well for me when other medications weren't even taking the "edge" off the pain.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/9/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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THE OVERALL EFFECT OF THIS DRUG IS VERY HABIT FORMING.THE WITHDRAW SYMPTOMS ARE EXTREMLY BAD ,FEELS AS IF YOU ARE BURNING UPFROM THE INSIDEOUT. BOTTOM OF FEET,HANDSALL OVER BODY LOSE WEIGHT BADDRUG IN MY PERSONAL OPINION IT SHOULD BE MORE RESOURCH DONE PEOPLE ABBUSE THIS DRUG AND NEVER RECOVER FROM IT PEOPLE ARE DYING AND NO ONE SEEMS TO REALIZE IT
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Anonymous | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/7/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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I have used oxyodone for pain for over 4 years now. Lately somebody told me to try Ultram long acting instead. Does anybody have experience with switching and which is better ?
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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OIF CMB | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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OIF CMB | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/3/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Pain
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I use this drug for Interstitial Cystitis. Nothing takes the pain 100% away, but this drug does a good job of allowing me to live my life.
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stever | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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i have had a pinal fusion on s1,l5,l4
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JohnL | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Pain
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I was put on this med after back surgery.I ound it very effective and had no effects.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Pain
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caused vomiting
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ribbon1226 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I was put on this for severe pain several years ago. I had tried and taken so many other pain meds that really did not work. This drug works great. I have severe neck pain due to damage and three failed surgeries. Also joint pain, bone pain etc that all seemed to come on after failed surgeries. This medication has allowed me to function much more than any other. I understand its addictiveness and will address that if I ever find a way to end the pain. I also had to take a lot other types of meds for pain due to stomach. This drug does not hurt my stomach either. I am very thankful to have been put on this medication. I cannot get any highter strength that 40mgs 3xs a day because I cannot stand feeling fuzzy headed and I can't stay awake. The dosage I am on now controls the pain pretty good. I have other meds for the break through pain.Read More Read Less
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Unclelou46 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: Pain
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I was prescribed this medicine after a motorcycle accident. Me arm was repaired utilizing hardware. It was very effective in treating the pain. Problem is, the Dr kept me on it too long and I became dependant on it. It is a VERY hard drug to stop after using for a while.
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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I HAD SEVERE BACK PAIN FOR (4) YEARS WENT TO PAIN SPECIALISTS ( 3 )0F OF THEM ..ALL CLAIMED TO BE THE TOP DOCS OF PAIN.THEY WERE ALL FULL OF IT.I WAS GIVEN SHOTS PAIN BLOCKS,NERVE ENDING BLOCKS ETC. ETC. ALL THEY HAD TO DO WAS GIVE ME OXYCONTIN AND THE PAIN HAS SUBSIDED TO ALMOST ZERO TOLERANCE, BUT THEN I REALIZED THAT IF THEY GAVE ME THE PAIN PILL THEY WOULD LOSE MY COPAY PLUS THEIR FEE FOR SERVICES ITS NA SHAME WHAT THEY DO TO THE POOR PEOPLE IN AMERICA .OH WELL
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roy | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/25/2007
Condition: Pain
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had a neck fracture,it helped with the pain very well, thanks so much roy page
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