chronic pain
"I first became disabled  in 1978
I was started on codeine and Darvon.
     the doctor alternated these every three months.
Around 1987 I was switched to Lortab.
Around 1997 I was switched to Oxycodone.
      Mainly so I would not have to take so much
      Tylenol.   (Tylenol has never helped me for anything)
I have successfully been taking Oxycodone since.
      I have never abused it. (I need it for severe pain)
       If I don't take it for a  day or two I kind of feel like
       I have the flu.  (this happens when I forget I  
       have medicine for the pain, I just sit and cry 
       until I remember or a friend asks me If  I  
       forgot again.) 
I have never had any withdrawal symptoms (except for the FLU symptoms)."