Can Oxycontin Be Taken For Hip Pain While Experiencing Severe Vertigo, Mild Nausea And Fatigue?

Posted on Thu, 8 Apr 2021

Question: Hello and thank you! I fell down our stairs last night on my way to bed. My husband helped me to our sofa to spend the night. Today I still have severe vertigo, a bit of nausea and fatigue. I have had 2 concussions in the past and this seems similar but worse. Am I able to take 5 mg of OxyContin for pain in hip and shoulder so I can sleep? I am unable to take any NSAIDs as they trigger my colitis. Email: YYYY@YYYY
Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
CT Brain with bone window, if indicated

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your history and description, a neurological examination and assessment are required. If there is any clue to suggest a central cause related to the trauma and subsequent vertigo such as a focal neurological deficit then brain imaging in the form of a CT brain with bone window should be advised.

This would be required, mainly to rule out a bleed e.g subdural hematoma. Once that is done then symptomatic treatment for the pain and vertigo can be given and follow up can be advised.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee