I want to get off of pain medicine. I have attempted to quit several times on my own, I've tried going cold turkey and by tapering off,  but each time I do it-- I feel horrible.  I have been taking pain medicines (opiates) for over 15 years.  Therefore, it is my belief that my body no longer produces the hormones like serotonin, etc...  Therefore, without pain medicine -- I don't feel well.  Both the oxycodone and the morphine sulfate were originally prescribed for back pain, however, each time that I have tapered off or quit cold turkey--it's not back pain that I feel--it's the withdrawal symptoms like aching all over, leg cramps, and just an overall miserable feeling.  Also I am so tired of having to schedule my life around Doctor appointments, and refill dates.  I want to be free from this bondage.  As far as the back pain, I believe that Jesus has already taken care of that issue.