Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain In The Legs, Hands And Back

Posted on Fri, 10 Mar 2017

Question: Hi,
Its been 22 days post delivery. I was on pain killers till 20 days. Now i stopped paracetamol completely. I have complete legs n hands n back pain from 2 days. Please suggest the reason and solution. Should i comtinue pain killers or any other solution??

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rule out infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
GREETINGS
Do you have fever or urinary problems ?
We need to rule out any infection before continuing paracetamol.
If the pain is moderate with out any infection, you can continue paracetamol for 2 to 3 days.
Hope my answer helps you
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (1 hour later)

I have no fever. I pass urine 5 times a day. No infection

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
can take paracetamol

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If you are sure that ,no infection ,you can take paracetamol for 2 days.Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (6 hours later)

My doubt is i used paracetamol for 20 days. Why should i continue?? Why do i still have pains after stoping paracetamol

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (39 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not advisable to take paracetamol for more days

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I doubted some infection ,but you had mentioned that no infection.. In this situation get a check up to know the cause for your pain.You can initially consult a physician .Since you are recently delivered ,can consult your obstetrician too.
Hope you are convinced.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana