chronic pain
"Had been on time release OxyContin, 20 mg., 2x daily for 2.5 years for severe neuropathy and arthritis in both feet.  But insurance changed and had to switch to MS Contin's generic, Morphine ER, 30mg., twice a day.  Was dubious this would be as effective as OxyContin, but has worked like a charm!  Been on it for a year now, same dosage. Before time-release pain meds, I was in SO much pain.  Now, I'm nearly pain free and its given me my life back.  I can't do too much strenuous walking, but can do things like run errands or take my daughter to the mall.  I'm in the process of talking to my dr. about something for breakthrough pain, which hits when I overdo it, or sometimes around the 10 hour mark, and have 2 hours to wait."