"i suffer from degenerative disc disease.  for years i was unable to live a normal functioning life.  my doc had me taking 4/10mg norcos &amp; 4/30mg morphine pills daily.  while they gave me some relief, i was still in a great deal of pain and felt like i was taking pills all the time. i spoke to my doc about my continuing pain and the constant pill popping with minimal relief.  she told me about oxycontin.  she said that she didn&#039;t normally prescribe it and only had one other patient on it but, i could try it to see if it gave me any better relief.  i take 3/40mg oxycontins daily now and the difference in my life is amazing.  i hate the way people treat me when they learn that i am taking oxy.  it works wonders so get off our backs."