Morphine for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Gou...
• September 8, 2011

Morphine "I've been taking Kadian 60 mg 2x a day for severe back, knee, hip, and hand pain. I have a failed knee replacement from 10 years ago and have been taking Kadian ever since. Controlled pain mostly, but also taking Norco 10/325 two pills 3x a day for breakthrough. Just yesterday, my pain doctor increased the Kadian to 80 mg in the morning and 60 mg at night. I can't imagine what my life would be like without the pain relief I get from Kadian. I tried the Fentanyl patch with no relief (then I heard of the deaths caused by the patch) and tried OxyContin, and again no relief, so Kadian is for me. Only issue is it is extremely expensive."

• Jay...
• April 17, 2009

Morphine "I am a chronic pain patient and have tried Vicodin 5/500, Norco 7.5/325, Norco 10/325, Percocet, Percodan, Darvocet, and finally I have found relief with 120 mg of MS CONTIN a day and Percodan for breakthrough pain (up to 4 tablets a day as needed). I am now able to work a full-time job, get up before noon, and resume a normal life. I am so thankful my doctor decided to try the MS Contin. The only issue is constipation, but it is controlled with Miralax."

• Aur...
• May 14, 2017

Morphine "I am retired, but still read and do many other activities. I was taking MS Contin 30 mg 3x and Oxycodone IR 10 mg 4x per day. I stopped reading and crocheting. I stopped watching my favorite programs. I never knew when I was going to fall asleep. I became hostile, angry, depressed, paranoid, and had substantial memory loss. I stopped talking to people and was tired all the time. I didn't connect it to my pain medication because I have numerous chronic illnesses. Last year, my doctor suggested a change to OxyContin, but I was afraid. A month ago, I started taking Oxycodone IR 10 mg four times a day and Xtampza 18 mg three times per day. I wish I had done it sooner. I have eaten a good meal with the Xtampza, but I am awake, and my real personality is back. My energy is up."

• Anonymous
• May 3, 2009

Morphine "I've been on Kadian for 8 months (car accident 3 years ago, suffering from extensive postural and disc issues and recently diagnosed PTVS symptoms since). I'm 22 and started feeling able to live my life again after taking Kadian (10 mg 2 x day), and it seemed to make my mood better. It no longer works at the current dose, and the doctor won't move up a dose and doesn't believe in short-acting medicines. The first 6 months, it really did wonders and gave me a lot of my life back. Constipation is brutal with this medicine - I take Miralax daily with some relief. Withdrawals are horrific."

• Bac...
• December 9, 2011

"I also use morphine SR 100 mg/8 hrs and would not be a functioning member of society without it. Degenerative disc disease, stenosis, narrowing of spinal foraminae, bone spurs, and facet syndrome would have me all but crippled. I can use this medication and function and support myself or not use it and draw off the government. I will choose the first option, thank you."

• chr...
• October 23, 2009

Morphine "I have been on MS Contin for about 6 months now, and I use it as my primary pain medicine. It has helped me more than any other pain medicine that the doctor has tried on me. As I have already stated, it is my primary pain medicine, taken every 12 hours. I also take oxycodone 30 mg, 4 times a day for the breakthrough pain."

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2008

Morphine "I've been taking Avinza for a few years, and it has changed my life. I have chronic back pain and have had one unsuccessful surgery. I will not go through that again just to be disappointed. I started with a dose of 120 mg and have been able to reduce that to only 30 mg over the past 18 months. I added in a regular visit to a chiropractor and had acupuncture. Altogether, these things have made my quality of life so much better. Soon I hope to be off of it totally."

• Pai...
• November 19, 2011

Morphine "I have taken many different pain medicines over the last 11 years. This morphine is the smoothest, with no spikes or lows of blood levels. It has a fairly long half-life, so you don't have to worry about withdrawals if you miss a dose or two."

• cat...
• December 19, 2008

Morphine "I have been on many different types of pain medicines for over 10 years now. I have degenerative nerve damage since a young age. Also crushed, herniated, and bulging discs in my entire lower lumbar region. I have been in unmanageable pain many times before trying MS Contin. This seems to give me the best possible relief while still allowing me to function in society. The pain is now under control, and I do live a normal life. I take Soma, a muscle relaxer, and that seems to help when I overdo things. I am prescribed 4 of the 60 mg in the a.m. and 4 in the p.m. without side effects."

• Ric...
• February 14, 2010

Morphine "I was recently prescribed MS Contin for chronic pain from two failed shoulder surgeries and awaiting a third surgery. I had been taking Percocet for three years, but it had become ineffective. This medication is really a wonderful solution. I am relatively pain-free now. It does take an hour or more for it to take effect, even on an empty stomach. I have had no side effects. It is more expensive, but since it is so effective, I don't mind that. I am a retired PA-C and understand chronic pain and pharmacology, so I say thanks to Drugs.com for the free access to all you need to know about your medications, whether you are a practitioner or patient."

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2008

Morphine "I have been taking Kadian for about two years, and it has been the only medicine that can manage my chronic pain. I was also taking several Vicodin daily prior to the use of Kadian. Now I only take a Vicodin once in a while. I also have an implant in my spine for pain control but need Kadian as well. I take 30 mg once a day at night. When I don't take this medicine, I cannot walk without a cane, so it also helps my mobility."

• The...
• May 21, 2009

Morphine "This medicine is great. I have been taking pain medicines for 20 years, and this is the best so far. I take 3 x 60 mg in the morning and 3 x 60 mg in the evening and haven't been in pain for the last 2 years."

• san...
• August 7, 2008

Morphine "1st day of MS Contin 30 mg twice a day. I have been taking 6 Percocet a day and still in substantial pain. So far with this new drug, I am still in pain, but very manageable. I am heading for lower back procedures and possible surgery, hope to be off or at least reduce pain medicines over the next few months, but for now, I will take manageable pain."

• Skr...
• January 11, 2009

Morphine "I've had 2 back surgeries for herniated disks. The second surgery wasn't successful, and I have constant nerve pain along the right side of my leg, all the way to the ankle. MS Contin ER has helped a great deal. I take 45 mg every 8 hours. I also take MS Contin Immediate Release for breakthrough pain (15 mg up to 4 times a day). All in all, thumbs up."

• Uni...
• April 18, 2009

Morphine "I started taking MS Contin 60 mg this week. I was taking Methadone 120 mg a day for over 5 years. I am having some trouble with the changeover, but after 3 days, I am getting better. I also take Oxycodone 15 mg up to 4 times a day for pain. My doctor started me on 60 mg 2 times a day, then told me to double it. Still having some trouble with the withdrawals from Methadone, but I hope this will work. So far, it's okay. I am being treated for chronic pain from a laminectomy and spinal fusion without hardware (Failed Back Syndrome)."

• Scr...
• July 6, 2011

Morphine "I have had six spine surgeries in the past four years. All of them some type of fusion. Have been on every type of pain medicine there is. Plus all the injections and nerve burns, even some radiation treatments. Doctor had me on Embeda for several years, and then it was recalled. I have been taking Kadian for six months now, and it helps me get through the day. I also take oxycodone six times along with it. Kadian does not take all the pain away, but along with the other drugs, at least I can function. Good luck, all!"

• Anonymous
• December 17, 2008

Morphine "I was put on 45 mg of this drug a couple of weeks ago, and all is going well. I was given Norco 10/325 to help with the breakthrough pain. The morphine combined with Norco is hard for me to take together. I am taking 15 mg every 8 hours, and it seems to be doing the job. There are times I feel fine when the 8 hours is up, but it says not to miss a dose."

• Anonymous
• November 25, 2010

Morphine "Chronic pain associated with ulcerative colitis and multiple bowel surgeries. Had large intestine removed, now have permanent ileostomy. I have a ridiculously high pain tolerance, and after trying out the fentanyl transdermal patch (50 mcg every 48 hrs) and taking 10-12 Percocet 10/325 a day, my pain management doctor prescribed Kadian 30 mg every 12 hrs and Percocet for my breakthrough pain. Kadian has been amazing and is helping me get back to my day-to-day life."

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2018

"Morphine was a true godsend after invasive cancer surgery! I had some unpleasant side effects like constipation, nausea, and vomiting that were controlled by Zofran. The pain relief I got from morphine was totally worth it."

• tul...
• March 31, 2011

Morphine "As of the results from heavy continued lifting for over 20 years, my back was sacrificed. I now suffer from chronic lower lumbar pain due to bulging discs and stenosis, as well as frequent nerve pain. The doctor prescribed Oxycodone 5/325 4x daily. This worked for relief but only for short periods of time. After talking again with my doctor, she prescribed Morphine Sulfate SR 15 mg 2x daily and left me on the Oxycodone for breakthrough pain. The Morphine SR started working after about the 2nd day and gave me the steady relief I was looking for without making me drowsy. This combination works great and gave me back my life and the chance to be part of the family again."

• big...
• October 31, 2009

Morphine "I have 9 herniated discs (4 in my neck and 5 in my lower back). Took Vicodin 10/660 for 2 years, then Norco 10/325 for 1 year. 6 to 8 a day finally got the MS Contin with my Norco, and life is way better - can play with my daughter now."

• Dra...
• December 28, 2016

Morphine "I have degenerative disc disease and had spinal fusion and stenosis surgery in my lower back. For years, I have been on Norco 7.5 mg/325 (1 pill 4x a day as needed), and for the most part, that took care of my pain. Roughly the past year, my doctor decided to reduce the Norco by half and added MS Contin, 15 mg, 1 pill twice a day. It didn't help much. For me, it takes the MS Contin three hours for me to notice any difference, and it only helps for about six hours, leaving three hours before I can take another. He upped it to 30 mg in the morning and 15 mg at night. Still not seeing anything different. This Friday, I am going to ask him if I can just go back on the Norco at my old regiment. It seemed to work better for me than these extended release meds."

• chr...
• December 22, 2010

Morphine "I suffered burst fractures, nerve damage, spinal cord damage due to a bad car accident in September '09. Not only has MS Contin worked well, it's relatively inexpensive compared to other extended-release medications. People talk about how great the Fentanyl patch is for chronic, severe pain. But you can't control the amount of medicine entering your system, it's unpredictable, certain brands are being recalled because of defective pouches. Plain old morphine. It's been around forever, and nothing works as well. The only problem is I've grown tolerant and needed two increases in the past year. I guess that will happen with any medication. With my latest increase (100 mg 4X daily), I've been able to cut down on the oxycodone by half!"

• kra...
• August 30, 2009

Morphine "Osteoarthritis in knee (severe under knee cap only - mild to moderate elsewhere). Doctor tried everything, did not believe in 'long-term pain medicines,' would rather do total knee replacement. Since I am only 40, I found another doctor, he believes people who are in pain 24/7 need pain medicines 24/7. Put me on Kadian, WOW, marathon anybody??"

• prg...
• June 6, 2008

Morphine "I've been on Avinza for about 3-4 months now, and it's the only thing that makes the pain bearable. I have had 2 neck surgeries, and the last one left me with some right-side weakness and partial paralysis. The only drawback I find with Avinza is the constipation, but MiraLax has taken care of that. I almost feel like a real person again."