chronic pain
"I was prescribed Oxycodone 8 months ago due chronic pain from Lumbar Stenosis and, also, OsteoArthritis of the knees.  My prescription is for  5 to 10 mg as needed every 12 hrs for severe pain.  So far, this is the only medication that has made a difference.  It has made it less painful to walk and move around.   I take a teaspoon of MetaMucil or ground Psyllium powder every other day or so to keep my stool soft and regular.  My doctor now suggests switching to the extended release version, Oxycontin, but I am hesitant to do so until I do more reading of the experiences of others."