I used to get prescribed Oxycontin and a bunch of other meds,like vicodin and percocet.Same like how you said your mom is ,The pain is still there but at least it aint so bad you wanna rip someones headoff,lol
I got 2 bones fusing together and torn discs,worn down disc and I cant stand or sit for extended periods.I cant driver for more than half an hour,stuff like that.If I could work I would,I dont like living on a fixed or limited income,but anything is better than nothing.