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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In Rib Cage After A Fall

Hi, My 86 year old mother has had a fall 4 days ago and has been on oxycodone 5mg morning and lunch and oxycontin 5mg in evenings. She is very sensitive to medication and cannot take panadol. Previous fractures she has been put on Fentanyl patches 12 mcg/h and had this at one stage increased. It is Sunday and I cannot see her normal doctor till tomorrow but her pain has not abated and I think it would be better for her to be on the patches. I have not had her Xrayed, she is osteoperotic and from many fractures has a bent over posture. The pain may indicate a fractured rib in her back below her left scapular.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.She is in severe pain so she may have fracture which can be excluded by x ray of chest. She can be started with fentanyl patch to relieve pain.Vitamin B and C help in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In Rib Cage After A Fall

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.She is in severe pain so she may have fracture which can be excluded by x ray of chest. She can be started with fentanyl patch to relieve pain.Vitamin B and C help in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.