OxyContin for Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• pll
• June 8, 2009

"Oxycontin is the greatest pain killer ever made, I dislocated both my shoulders at the same time and was taken to ER and sat there for 6 hours with both my shoulder out of socket. I was screaming so anyway after I was fixed a day later the right shoulder popped out again. So got that put in and they gave me 40mg Oxycontin and it took the pain away for good."

• Igor
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2019

"I underwent a thorocoscopy (surgeons to examine the pleural lining of the lungs and the surface of the lung) which turned into a thorocotomy when my right lung would not re-expand after excess pleural fluid was drained. Oxycodone was initially used to control the pain, but was ineffective. Oxycontin was then used but it didn't work as well as the Oxycodone most likely as it is time released. Under a physician's observation, several Oxycontin were ingested, but to no avail. However, I've been termed by several physicians and dentists as having a high resistance to anesthetics and pain killers."

• Better...
• April 13, 2009

"I am now on eighth year of Oyxcontin 40 mg twice daily. Though I have breakthrough pain whenever I am a bit too active or on my feet too long I never wanted to increase the dose because I can bear a certain amount of pain. Oxycontin is a wonder drug. Before that I was to the point that I thought my working life was over and it was time to go to the welfare office. "

• Gabra...
• February 12, 2009

"I had Breast Cancer in July 07. Double Mastectomy. Chemo/Radiation. Starting taking oxycontin 20mg x 2 per day for pain from surgery. In October 08, found the cancer was back on my spine. My oncologist continues to increase my oxycontin. So now, for the past 4 days, I'm up to 100 mgs x 3 per day. I must say - I think we've got the dosage right this time. If you need the drug, take it. That's the way I look at it. I've had pain in my life, but nothing like this cancer pain. Thank God for Oxycontin."

• Rapto...
• January 25, 2012

"I have suffered with degenerative disc disease, 5 herniated discs and arthritis in my lumbar spine and neck. I have taken every medicine available, have tried all the injections but NOTHING works like Oxycontin. I now have a very rare form of Leukemia which doubled the pain that I was already in. "

• gerry...
• April 16, 2009

"I have bean using Oxycontin for 2 years (150mg twice a day). It is doing a good job with out making me feel like a zombie. By the way I suffer from chronic pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. I don't have any side effects and it is controlling the pain to a bearable level. Thank you."

• 0016
• December 1, 2010

"I have been on 80mg Oxycontin for five years. I have had four major back surgeries in the past four years. The Oxycontin has helped me lead as normal life as possible, until they changed them. They don't work even near as they used to. Now my pain really has jumped from a five to a possible eight on the doctor's pain scale. "

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2010

"0016unregistered: Posted about how the Oxycontin doesn't work as well as it used to. I agree. The abusers have caused so many problems for us legitimate users, in real, horrible pain that the DEA has directed the manufacturers to do something, I don't know what, (I heard it on the radio, don't remember the details) to prevent abuse. I use 40mg 3x day, and, about, say, 18 months ago I detected a very noticeable reduction in effectiveness -- and it is not tolerance. It happened too quickly. I will spare you the details of my injury, suffice it to say I am confined to a wheelchair after being T-boned by a stone cold sober driver ran a red light. "

• femal...
• September 21, 2011

"I been taking Oxycontin for over 10 years. Started at 10mg and slowly up to now 60mg. I have always been prescribed for 2xday. But being a former alcoholic, I only took one tablet per day and Vicodin 500mg for break through pain. It is the only way I would be able to have any type of quality of life. I suffer from Degenerative Disc disease, 3 Herniated discs, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and now Sjogrens. I am 49 and disabled to work but I do not want to be disabled from life. My grandbabies need their grandma! You can abuse aspirin if you chose to but if you take the medicines correctly and do not abuse - it will give you some degree of life. Life is to be with quality and this medicine has helped me."

• JESSICA
• August 27, 2008

"I have been on this medication for about 3 years. I had to go off of due to being pregnant and breastfeding. This medicine has worked wonders. I have tried so many different things and this is the only one that has made it so I can go out side and play with my kids instead of saying not now mommys back really hurts. It was to the point where it was getting hard to get out of bed. So thank you for making it possible for me to function again, and feel normal."

• nstacks
• January 1, 2009

"I've been on Oxycontin for almost 4 years with a dosage of 40mg twice daily supplemented by hydrocodone 10/500 three times a day. My diagnosis is severe skelelatal trauma from a motorcycle accident and other car accidents. The oxycontin provides me with almost complete relief on a good day and makes my pain bearable on a bad day. The negative is the brutal withdrawl. I travel extensively for my job and take with me only what I need in a separate pill box. I carry a copy of the presecriptions with me. I had 22 oxycontins and 30+ hydrocodones stolen out of my luggage. I didn't want to ask for a refill early because I couldn't get either the airline or TSA to acknowledge the theft and did not want to be labeled a drug seeker."

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2009

"I use 3/40mg Oxycontins a day with 10 5/325mg Percocet and it works wonders. Family members frown about the dosage and the fact that I am 26 and have been on pain medicines for a couple years but it takes away 80% of my pain. I just recently started taking the Oxycontin and it works great. I think this is a miracle drug. I have a 8 month old child (first one) and I am able to play with him and pick him up which I couldn't do before these."

• Anonymous
• September 6, 2010

"I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis; adenomyosis in my left pelvic muscle; and just recently had 3 cancerous polyps removed from my colon. I am 27 years old and I have undergone 9 surgeries in the past 2 years I have tried every pain medication out there and Oxycontin is the only thing that gives me any relief. I know that I have a long road ahead and will most likely have to increase my dosage in over the years, but thanks to the Oxycontin I am able to get out of bed and do the normal things I need to do to be a successful individual."

• plumber...
• September 27, 2009

"Been on this medication for three months now. Having problems with having to urinate in the middle of the night. Also, can't sleep an entire night and the mood swings are unbelievable. Pain wise, it does a good job."

• o-mann
• December 19, 2008

"This is a miracle drug for me. I raced motocross my entire life and broke many bones. Just twisted and banged my body 4 years. I'm only twenty eight and some mornings I feel 85 and can barely move. Oxycontin makes it all go away. It can help with little to no side effects. "

• stele...
• March 6, 2009

"I have just been put on 40mg oxycontin and 5/325 percocet and I am so happy to have my life back. My sons are 9 and 11 and now I can play football and "GET TACKLED " as well as playing baseball. I have had 7 knee surgeries, a shoulder rebuild, severe arthritic back and hips to top it off. There are days when I feel like I could strap it up and dance for 60 minutes like I did in college. Thank God for a Doctor who would write these scripts. There are many that will not for legal reason."

• old...
• October 18, 2011

"My doctor took me through a number of different medicines prior to starting Oxycontin. I have found that I sleep and eat better on Oxycontin. More importantly I function better on Oxycontin, including being able to care for myself. Since I began taking it my insurance tried to force me to the "generic" Oxycodone ER. Oxycodone made me physically ill whenever it released, it's continued use would have made me totally reliant on outside help as I live alone with closest family over 2,000 miles away. Since the Oxycodone affair we have tried other medicines and nothing works as well without the physical illness. I have ankylosing spondylitis and am looking at chronic pain."

• duckw...
• March 14, 2009

"I currently take 80mg OxyContin four times a day, although I sometimes try and see if I can manage on 2-3/day. I am 45 and will undergo hip replacement at end of April. OxyContin allows me to feel normal and most activities I used to do are doable. The best part is the absence of drowsiness and "euphoria" I always associate with opiates, so it doesn't get me all loopy."

• Photo...
• February 6, 2009

"Personally, oxycontin takes care of the pain better than any other medicine and instead of the drowienes feeling, it gives me the energy to exercise and fit in with a healthy lifestyle. No breakthrough pain medicines needed at 80mg twice a day."

• shane...
• March 20, 2009

"OxyContin has served me well over the years for numerous severe injuries. At first I was prone to abuse it either by using more than the prescribed amount or mixing with alcohol. It didn't take long to figure out that for extended relief which allowed me to live a normal life I had to strictly adhere to my Doctors orders. It did take a while to garner the full benefits from the extended-release pills ,however, it has been worth it. The tolerance level is hard to deal with but with exercise and careful diet I feel in control and much more active."

• Oregon
• April 29, 2009

"I would have to say that it has helped in dealing with pain. I was diagnosed at the age of 11 with JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis). I have been on the 10mg tablets for about 4 years now. Since then I have had severe carpel tunnel, bursitis, tendinitis, gout, bakers cyst on the back of both knees and the arthritis is now in hips and ankles. I take them twice a day and have Percocet for breakthrough pain. I am currently 38 and have had one total knee replacement and am now trying to save to have the other knee done."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2009

"I have been taking this medication for years for chronic pain. It has helped me get my life back. I manage it well. I do not have addictive tendencies so I have not had problems. I am aware that I would have to step down slowly if I stopped taking this medication. Oxycontin has helped me deal with pain so I can take care of my family and hold down a job while dealing with painful osteoarthritis in my back, neck and hips."

• charl...
• November 10, 2010

"I have peripheral neuropathy and pain throughout my body. I have been on Norco 350/7 mg 6 x day and 20 mg. Oxycontin 3 times a day. Most days it helps the pain tremendously. There are days that nothing much helps though. Luckily that is not that common. My pain management Doctor has been good working with me and getting me the help I need. Overall Oxycontin has helped my quality of life."

• paint...
• September 13, 2009

"I'm on Oxycontin 10 mg a day, 4 x 10 mg percocet a day, 1 Soma a day. Have bulging/herniated L45 disc, as well as small annular tear on L5S1 disc. The problems on those discs...Without the pain-killers, I would be suffering everyday."

• roxgirl
• August 30, 2010

"I have Neuropathy in all 4 limbs. I have been on so many pain pills and the only relief I get is from the oxycodone 30mgs - 4 X a day and Oxycontin 40mgs twice a day. If not for Oxycontin. I would not be able to function at all. I couldn't get out of bed. The break-through pain is controlled with the oxycodones. If not for both of these medications I wouldn't have a life. As long as you are not abusing them you are fine. I have a Doctor who helps me and knows how much pain I am in and cannot function without them. "