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What Causes Severe Pain In Feet And Calves Upon Weaning Off Of Oxycodone?
I stopped taking oxycodone because I was severely constipated -- only use to take 1 capsule at bedtime. Upon stopping this medication, I ve suffered nearly unbearable pain in my feet, toes and calves -- a constant tingling, pins and needles, etc. My arms are affected too though not as intense. It takes me hours to fall asleep. What should I do?
Fri, 13 May 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in feet and calves upon weaning off of Oxycodone . Well there can be many reasons for symptome you mention in query like achilles tendinitis , bone spurs , bursitis , diabetic neuropathy , gout , osteoarthritis , plantar fasciitis and tendinitis . It can also occur due to withdrawal effect of oxycodone , so also discuss this with doctor .For now give your feet proper rest , put your feet in hot water tub with one spoon salt in it , do gentle massage with flax seed oil and avoid wearing high heels try to wear sport shoes . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray , CT scan and blood test. Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , vitamin supplement and physical therapy . Consult neurologist for nerve pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in feet and calves upon weaning off of Oxycodone . Well there can be many reasons for symptome you mention in query like achilles tendinitis , bone spurs , bursitis , diabetic neuropathy , gout , osteoarthritis , plantar fasciitis and tendinitis . It can also occur due to withdrawal effect of oxycodone , so also discuss this with doctor .For now give your feet proper rest , put your feet in hot water tub with one spoon salt in it , do gentle massage with flax seed oil and avoid wearing high heels try to wear sport shoes . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray , CT scan and blood test. Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , vitamin supplement and physical therapy . Consult neurologist for nerve pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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