"i have spinal stenosis and compressed discs.  they said i could not have surgery because of other health issues so medication was the only alternative.  taking opana er, i am able to do things i need to do.  i can do so much more than i was able to do before. before taking opana i was in a wheelchair and cane. all i could do was lay on the bed or couch. i am now taking 20 mg every 12 hours. this is the only drug that has ever helped me."