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Suggest Medication For Severe Pain In The Extremities

my Mother is 89 years old with congestive heart failure, one oxygen set at 4. Living at home with 24 care. She is amblitory and has swelling in her legs on a normal basis. She has restless leg syndrom, but she is so uncomfortable she is unable to keep her whole body still. her extremities ache. Wondering if it medicine, or one of her medical conditions causing this. I am writing from her email. I am not signed in to email at all.
Thu, 27 Dec 2018
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Hello,

As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.

If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Medication For Severe Pain In The Extremities

Hello, As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician