Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
How Can Nerve And Muscle Spasms Be Treated Despite Being On Oxycodone?
Question: I have Harrington Rods in 2010 and 3 years ago started to get nerve and muscle spasms wich is very cronic pain. All the Dr do is give me oxicodone 7.5 and Gabapentine 800 mg 3x a day and 600 mg 2x a day Can you help me? And when I used to smoke , which I had to quit, becauce it made my nerves and my muscles spasms worse ans stings like a sun of a gun.
Brief Answer:
Good hydration and methylcobalamin can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Muscular spasms can be treated by
(1) treating the underlying cause- In your case, it is a nerve related cause for which you are already having gabapentin
(2) keeping yourself well hydrated
(3) Stretching the muscles involved
(4) The use of anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam with meals provided there are no contraindications to their use
(5) A muscle relaxant may be necessary.
You can also add a daily methylcobalamin supplement and see if it helps.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Good hydration and methylcobalamin can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Muscular spasms can be treated by
(1) treating the underlying cause- In your case, it is a nerve related cause for which you are already having gabapentin
(2) keeping yourself well hydrated
(3) Stretching the muscles involved
(4) The use of anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam with meals provided there are no contraindications to their use
(5) A muscle relaxant may be necessary.
You can also add a daily methylcobalamin supplement and see if it helps.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
