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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Hips And Legs While On Hydrocodone And Oxycodone

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: Hi my mom is a
diabetic she is on hydrocodone and oxycodone but she has horrible pain in her hips and legs no swelling
She's 80 years old what can we do its bad cause she's almost out of pain meds she's really suffering
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There are things other than pain medication that are needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I understand the cause of your concern. I would like to know how long she has been in pain. Also mention if an X ray of the lumbosacral spine (AP and lateral) as well as X ray hip (both - AP, lateral) has been done. If not, please get them done and share the reports. Based on the findings I would guide you further.

I will insist you to see a physical therapist who would be able to guide about the exercises that are likely to help. Hot compress should provide relief.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha

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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Hips And Legs While On Hydrocodone And Oxycodone

Brief Answer: There are things other than pain medication that are needed. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I understand the cause of your concern. I would like to know how long she has been in pain. Also mention if an X ray of the lumbosacral spine (AP and lateral) as well as X ray hip (both - AP, lateral) has been done. If not, please get them done and share the reports. Based on the findings I would guide you further. I will insist you to see a physical therapist who would be able to guide about the exercises that are likely to help. Hot compress should provide relief. Regards