Morphine for Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• July 2, 2011

"I am a disabled Marine Corps Veteran. I have suffered from lower back pain for roughly 12 years. My back from L-3, L-4, L-5, and S-1; facet disc disease, bulging discs, degenerative discs, etc. I had a discectomy at L-4 and L-5 in 2002 without any help. I was on Vicodin 10mg 8 times a day. Vicodin helped, but did not relieve the pain enough to maintain a "normal" life. My doctor put me on morphine IR and SA. I currently take morphine IR 15mg 4 times a day and morphine SA 15mg 3 times a day. I can live a "normal" life. For someone in chronic pain, you understand what "normal" life means. Constipation is the only issue I have. I take a stimulant laxative to help the constipation."

• Anonymous
• April 16, 2012

"I had infection from a bad tooth. It was the only thing that helped while I was in the hospital being treated with IV antibiotics. It gave almost instant relief and I was able to sleep and recover well."

• Serge...
• March 10, 2011

"I take 1 30mg and 1 15mg Morphine tablet twice a day for excruciating pain in my feet due to poor circulation, I been diagnosed with Neuoprathy (sorry for the spelling) nerve damage in my feet. The was pain was 24/7 sitting,standing or laying down, I tried many other pain medications including Oxy-Codone which was somewhat affective but the dosage never lasted as long as it was suppose to last. I was nearing the end of my rope, I didn't know how much longer I could endure the constant pain. Finally when the Doctor prescribed Morphine like many other people on here said it was a Godsend, to be practically pain free was seemed like a miracle, I think I had tears of joy in my eyes at having no pain. I live a full life now, I can go places and"

• THROAT...
• September 28, 2009

"Doctors please listen to patients better. I was placed on morphine due to reaction to codeine! Within a week I am vomiting and the doctors tell me to tough it out (this is considered a minor less serious side affect!). However as a result I can no longer eat. This site seems to indicate I am one of those unlucky few that is intolerant to these pain killers. Why will doctors not listen?"

• Radgran
• March 11, 2009

Kadian (morphine) "I have severe back pain due to an injury that eventually resulted in three lower back surgeries. I have been on Kadian for a couple of years and I do not find it very effective at all. I am in misery most of the time."

• RichH
• March 27, 2010

Avinza (morphine) "Have been taking Avinza 2x30 mg/day for 12 months. Pain is better controlled (normal is 3-5; oxy was 5-7). Still constipated, but fixable with Metamucil. Can safely pay bills and drive. Wonder drug for me. No craving, either."

• sajaini
• September 25, 2009

Avinza (morphine) "I have a fused 5th lumbar with a bone insert and two shoulder replacements that cause constant pain. Avinza has proven to be far superior to other drugs for constant pain relief. Hydrocodone and Oxycodone preparations use to wear off after 4 hours with terrible withdrawl symptoms and cause mood changes. Avinza, although gastly expensive, provides pain management without feeling drugged at all. I am able to play tennis and stay active because of this drug and it's taken once a day instead of every 4 hours. A life saver."

• ilenas
• June 25, 2010

Avinza (morphine) "I have been on Avinza for about the last 7 years. Avinza changed my ability to spend time with and enjoy my family and friends with a bit of help from Roxicodone (oxycodone) 15mg up to 10 a day. I have taken Avinza at 60mg all the way up to 240mg per things. I have had a cervical fusion and bilateral shoulder problems and surgeries."

• brook...
• January 31, 2011

Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine) "I have had excruciating pain for 4 years. I used from fentanyl patch to morphine sulfate CR. The change is dramatic, no third day withdrawals. Have 24 hr coverage, not for 48 hours. Living in the South, the auto's temp rises to 140 in the car and the patch is not meant for dramatic temperature changes."

• michele
• June 6, 2009

Avinza (morphine) "I was diagnosed with a rare form of Lupus (as a teen) 24 years ago, 6years later with Raynauds and fibromyalgia. Over the years, I have tried many pain medicines, some have helped and some haven't, but most have had multiple side effects and/or interactions with my other necessary medicines. In 2004 I was in the hospital while I was out of remission and I had a slip and fall, this accident resulted in three herniated discs. Since then I've been taking Avinza 120mg, with Vicodin 10/650 for breakthrough pain and I can honestly say, this is the best pain coverage I've had in 24 years with only 1 side effect.... constipation, which Miralax takes care of."

• Anony...
• September 19, 2009

Avinza (morphine) "The medication was far superior and hopefully safer than using Percocet. The issue is continuous relief for several torn/ruptured discs. Surgical intervention is not guaranteed to resolve my problem. Pain level is 5-6 continuous and takes over your life. So what to do. Many personal issues to consider but in the end I realized that until a solution if found I don't have a lot of options here. Went to a shrink and others and finally accepted status at this time. Never drink, take as directed, and trust yourself. Never, never, fall into the trap of changing the dosing from the prescribed format."

• Ortho...
• March 23, 2010

Avinza (morphine) "I have had 7 surgeries, 5 lower back, 2 neck fusions and still have 5 herniated discs in my thoracic spine. Avinza with 10/325 has been a Godsend. I also have muscle spasm throughout my back at all times. I have been taking 120mg every 12 hours with the Percocet for breakthrough pain. Add muscle relaxers and I still had pain but could function. My biggest problem was my last surgery the hospital didn't have any so they had to work out an equal dosage of Dilaudid. It worked but I was far better with my Avinza. I only wish the hospital would allow you to bring your own, they can administer it. "

• John_MO
• December 21, 2008

Avinza (morphine) "Due to heart condition my orthopedic surgeon will not perform surgery on my herniated disk on my neck or back. After being sent to the pain clinic for review I was started on Avinza for pain relief. This medication was a GOD SEND for me, it helped reduce the pain to a tolerable level and I was able to resume life. I am able to go out more, work in the yard and garden and resume my photography and wood working. I was started on Avinza 60mg daily, this was just not quite enough and was changed to 90mg with 30mg MSIR 4 to 6 hours PRN, it was found that this compination worked well. Some days I used the MSIR every 4 to 6 hours and other days I may only use the MSIR once a day. Start LOW and See what you need!"

• Color...
• July 17, 2008

"I've had Morphine both in IV and pill. In the pills both immediate release and time release. In IV with on demand pump for surgery for thyroid cancer and neck surgery. Worked great both times. I've taken it for over 6 years in pill form for chronic pain management. The only thing I don't like about it is the constipation from it. Started using it with Dilaudid 2 years ago after neck surgery for chronic pain management."

• Jacob...
• November 13, 2009

Avinza (morphine) "I fractured and hemorrhaged my neck in 2001 at the age of 12. I've been on and off all kinds of narcotics and was recently introduced to Avinza. This stuff is awesome! Even at the low 30mg dose I feel much better but I still keep my Norco around for break through pain when needed. I recommend this medicine to anyone dealing with chronic pain."

• pcharju
• October 3, 2008

"I have been taking Morphine for about 4 years now. I presently take 60mgs (of the slow release morphine) twice daily. I have chronic shoulder pain in both shoulders from 8 surgeries in the left for a torn rotator cuff, which they can't do anything about. The right shoulder has had 1 surgery for the same problem. Got the same result for it, they cant do anything for it. The morphine helps me with some pain. I could just imagine how much it would hurt without it. "

• stef
• November 8, 2009

"Was on tramadol, diazepam, paracetamol and diclofenac for 10 weeks after a prolapsed disc and sciatica. Put on morphine last Friday and has taken most of the pain, which is allowing me to feel happier in myself."

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2010

Avinza (morphine) "After a diagnosis of Stage IIIA Breast Cancer, 2 separate modified radical surgeries with lymph node removal and chemotherapy, I was then put on Arimidex. Had major joint pain, body aching, nauseous and anxiety, to name a few. I tried NSAIDs and many narcotic medications without success. Eventually, I was put on AVINZA three years ago. FINALLY RELIEF! I have no side effects from AVINZA. I take a capsule every 12 hours. The dosage has been varied but little else is required for breakthrough. I don't know what is different about this narcotic but thankfully, it works for me."

• anonkat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2022

MS Contin (morphine) "During a very bad period of face pain from Trigeminal neuralgia I call those flares, this one was particularly awful and I was afraid to even speak because of the sensitivity, I went to the ER and they prescribed me seven MS Contin 30mg pills. it worked really well, I was a bit, I'd say sedated, but I could drink water and eat food without it feeling like someone took a glowing hot drill and put it through my nose and eye. It didn't get rid of the pain, but it made it much less triggerable and it made the pain less intense when I for example answered a question. When I was a child I got attacked by a dog, and this isn't related to the pain from TGN but it puts it into perspective, during the attack half of my face was torn off by the teeth, not deep enough to damage anything or bleed heavily, but still was the color of raw steak, the pain of the dog ripping a layer of skin off half of my face was an 8 compared to the neuralgia at that times which was a 10. After it was a 5, and this med probably kept me from suicide, 10/10"

• Anonymous
• November 19, 2010

"I have been on various pain medicines for nine years. Was taking three 40 mg Oxycontin per day. I am currently on 150mcg fentanyl patches changing them every 48 hours and four 15 mg IR morphine per day. If it were not for the morphine for breakthrough pain I would not be able to work or have a somewhat normal life. I made a decision to submit to the addiction of narcotics or submit to disability. Anyone considering narcotic pain management must make that choice as you will be addicted at some point. You must always follow the dosage instructions."

• Dan...
• September 29, 2009

Avinza (morphine) "After a chainsaw accident in 2001. Where I ran the saw under my knee cap down into the joint. I was left with a permanent limp. Which in turn went into my back. I have tried all kinds of pain medicines. Kadian, Percocet, Hydro's you name it. The doctor put me on 120 Avinza. After finding the right dose. I can finally live with what pain I have. I love this medication."

• crutch
• September 20, 2009

"I have been using morphine now for 2 years and it just doesn't help like it should. I am now taking 1 x 30mg IR tab 3 times a day. There are days that it doesn't help. My doctor is a believer in morphine treatment. I would love to switch to something else but some relief is better than none. I know what works for my body and it's not morphine. I was taking 6 to 10 5mg oxycodone tabs a day and felt so much better. I can only pray each month that he will listen to me and help but fear that he will take my medicines just to see me suffer."

• forme...
• February 22, 2011

Avinza (morphine) "My entire spine was destroyed in a car accident 26 years ago, and I developed MPS. 3 years ago I broke my neck during a seizure, causing additional pain. Avinza has done the best at controlling my pain; but while on Kadian I was titrated from 120mg to 60mg by doctors who didn't believe I was really in pain. Now that they have MRI's of the damage suffered 26 years ago that has degenerated over the years, they believe me and will finally titrate me up to 90mg of Avinza, which is a wonder for me. I also use several other means to control the pain, such as diversion, a spa, exercise, and relaxation response."

• Anonymous
• June 11, 2009

"This medication tends to work better for my pain. Cut tip of finger off in a lawnmower accident (cleaning the blades with garden hose and got too close obviously). They sewed my finger back on; but having lots of bone and joint (knuckle) pain. Norco did not help as well as Morphine has. I only take this medication when I can no longer tolerate severity of pain so that I can actually get some much needed rest. Morphine works well for my personal ordeal."

• notor...
• August 18, 2010

"I have severe arthritis in my hips and knees as well as severe spinal scoliosis. The pain is with me 24/7. I have been on Oxycontin for 3 years now but my pain just keeps getting worse so my doctor prescribed morphine 2 x daily as well as my 8 Oxycontin daily. I have only been on the morphine for 1 month now but already see an increased quality of life. For the first time in at least 5 years I can actually bend over and pick something up off the floor by myself! "