"back pain 7 yrs ... spinal stenosis and degenerative disc ... once i was prescribed opana er i was also prescribed a companion breakthrough medicine taken 4 x daily, these have been rotated every few mos. dr. started opana 10 er 2 x daily, then opana er 20 twice daily. i&#039;m now on opana er 40mg twice daily.

i&#039;m seldom pain free but with opana er 40 and a breakthrough medicine i&#039;m more comfortable.  i can now stand and do tasks for short periods, then sit until the pain subsides.  this method has allowed me to cook, do laundry, raise tomatoes, etc.  i know that sounds limited but before i was pretty much chair bound.  now feel i have my life back.

severe constipation only reaction but i&#039;ve had that with every pain medicine prescription."