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Suggest Remedies For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Oxycodone

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Posted on Fri, 15 Jul 2016
Question: hi...I'm nearing 80 and have, in the last 2 months, been going thru withdrawal from Oxycodone which has been prescribed for me for at least 10 years....so I can tell you this is NOT an easy experience to say the least. What I need to know is whether or not the SEVERE leg SPASMS (not cramps) I've been having are part of that withdrawal? If so, before I lose my sanity, what can be done to stop them?\
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Restless leg syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
You seem to be having Restless leg syndrome (RLS).
I would recommend you to get your Hemoglobin, Blood sugar, Calcium and Vitamin D levels done. If any deficiencies are found they can be improved.
As far as treatment part is concerned I would recommend two drugs in such situation. One is Pregabalin and the second one is Ropinarole.
I am very hopeful that these two drugs are going to help you a lot.
Please share my opinion with your doctor
If you have any further query, please ask me.
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Suggest Remedies For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Oxycodone

Brief Answer: Restless leg syndrome. Detailed Answer: Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. You seem to be having Restless leg syndrome (RLS). I would recommend you to get your Hemoglobin, Blood sugar, Calcium and Vitamin D levels done. If any deficiencies are found they can be improved. As far as treatment part is concerned I would recommend two drugs in such situation. One is Pregabalin and the second one is Ropinarole. I am very hopeful that these two drugs are going to help you a lot. Please share my opinion with your doctor If you have any further query, please ask me.