Reviewer: OneSizeDoesNotFitAll, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I was on many medications for my osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia but since this crisis I have been weaning off of them and now I have no quality of life, my legs feel like someone is walking on them with boots. I get my injections that last about a week, knees last about 5 months. But I am 60 years old and yes I know I am dependent but I would rather be dependent on these than sitting in my chair ... Show Full Comment

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I was on many medications for my osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia but since this crisis I have been weaning off of them and now I have no quality of life, my legs feel like someone is walking on them with boots. I get my injections that last about a week, knees last about 5 months. But I am 60 years old and yes I know I am dependent but I would rather be dependent on these than sitting in my chair or bed all day, wanting to do something but just don't have the energy to deal with the pain as it comes from doing some chores, or even gardening. This medication last longer than the Oxycodone's but no they take me off of these. Now, I know there is a crisis, but it's the illegal fentanyl that is coming into our country that is killing people. The doctors have stopped prescribing these meds to everyone, so why do the people with chronic pain have to be taken off of them when we do everything that our doctors ask of us. This is not a One Size Fits All solution, we are all different. I don't take them for a tooth ache or a pulled muscle. I can't turn my neck because my C2,C3,C4 are so bad. I have stabbing pains, pins and needles, have had a nerve burned but it's back again and arthritis in my knees. I don't like what they are doing to us, but at 60 years old, I feel like I don't have any more good years left. People were dying of heroin in the 60's and it didn't get this far. Something has to be done, because we all can't go off these meds, there will be more suicides than ever, people will want to die instead of dealing with every minute pain. I hope these people know what they have done to the real pain patients. Go and get the illegal fentanyl off the streets, leave us pain patients who are responsible alone.
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Reviewer: Cat, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I was on Lortabs for about 10 years for Fribrimyagalgiabut it wasnâ??t working well after that length of time. Switched to Oxycontin last year and it isnâ??t working as well now either. I was prescribed 4 a day as needed. Now if I am late on them my arms and legs start aching and wonâ??t stop until I take the next dose at the right time.

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I was on Lortabs for about 10 years for Fribrimyagalgiabut it wasnâ??t working well after that length of time. Switched to Oxycontin last year and it isnâ??t working as well now either. I was prescribed 4 a day as needed. Now if I am late on them my arms and legs start aching and wonâ??t stop until I take the next dose at the right time.
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Reviewer: Rich1806, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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6, 5mg percoset a day, sometimes its ok, other times its not enough

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6, 5mg percoset a day, sometimes its ok, other times its not enough
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Reviewer: Mechanicman, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've been dealing with lowet back pain and syatica plus bulgeing dics for 15 or more years. This works well but I take 5 to 7 40mg pee day. I just lost my doctor due to retirement and can't find another on that will dispense this mediction so beware of that issue if you ever need to use this medication. It carry a drug attic mantality even though I have plenty of medical evidence.

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I've been dealing with lowet back pain and syatica plus bulgeing dics for 15 or more years. This works well but I take 5 to 7 40mg pee day. I just lost my doctor due to retirement and can't find another on that will dispense this mediction so beware of that issue if you ever need to use this medication. It carry a drug attic mantality even though I have plenty of medical evidence.
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Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have severe chronic low back pain caused from severe degenerative disc disease and fibromyalgia. When I was on Oxycontin, my pain was managed very well and I had a decent quality of life but when they changed the formula, it was and is no match for the pain relief I got before. I can no longer do simple things, cannot walk, stand for more than 3 min, it is awful. Have tried Fentanyl

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I have severe chronic low back pain caused from severe degenerative disc disease and fibromyalgia. When I was on Oxycontin, my pain was managed very well and I had a decent quality of life but when they changed the formula, it was and is no match for the pain relief I got before. I can no longer do simple things, cannot walk, stand for more than 3 min, it is awful. Have tried Fentanyl
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