"i have been on oxcycodone for almost 3 yrs. i have chronic back pain. have 2 spinal fusions, the first 1 failed. i have a cracked vertabra and another bulging disc, i have degenerative disc diasease and this medication has done wonders for me. i still have a great deal of pain but not nearly as bad as i used to. just like many of you i have been on all kinds of pain medicines that never worked and i was prescribed 30 mg 3 times a day and 10 mg 3 x&#039;s for breakthrough and it helps alot. i can go to my childrens sporting events now, i can do a few things now that i was not able to do."