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Should I Continue Taking Oxycodone For Pain In The Hip Area?

I had an Oxford knee replacement five weeks ago. the recovery has been excellent. I was on Oxydodone for four weeks and realized I was taking for pain (severe in my back) and tingling in my legs as well as pain in my hip. I stopped taking the Oxycodone and the pain in terrible. It does back off and then hits me again. Is this a withdrawal sym ptom and how to I fix it??
Fri, 27 Dec 2019
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Hello,

* The oxycodone is an opioid with centrally acting analgesic action and falls under the category of narcotic drugs.

* Sudden stoppage of the medicine is responsible for rebound pain episodes of grave intensity due to receptor downregulation and that can be drastic problems.

* I would suggest to restart the oxycodone and be in regular follow up with your doc for further guidelines of dose tapering over a period of time.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Should I Continue Taking Oxycodone For Pain In The Hip Area?

Hello, * The oxycodone is an opioid with centrally acting analgesic action and falls under the category of narcotic drugs. * Sudden stoppage of the medicine is responsible for rebound pain episodes of grave intensity due to receptor downregulation and that can be drastic problems. * I would suggest to restart the oxycodone and be in regular follow up with your doc for further guidelines of dose tapering over a period of time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon