I get so tired of these doctors that discourage people from taking a narcotic like Oxycodone. Yes, there has been claims that taking this can increase your pain level. In my case, that is not true at all! After five back surgeries, including two fusions, Oxycodone is the only thing that helps dealing with the pain. I’m on the lowest dose and have been for four years. My question is, is she seeing a Pain Doctor? If not, I would encourage her to do so. They seem to be the only doctors that understand chronic pain and how debilitating it can be. Good luck to her, I hope she can find a doctor that understands chronic pain.