What pain medications are safe and effective for my mother's severe leg, hip, and arm pain?along with arm swelling and limited movement after a fall?considering she has diabetes and high blood pressure, takes calcium and vitamin D3, and got no relief from Gabapin NT? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What pain medications are safe and effective for my mother's severe leg, hip, and arm pain?along with arm swelling and limited movement after a fall?considering she has diabetes and high blood pressure, takes calcium and vitamin D3, and got no relief from Gabapin NT?

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What pain medications are safe and effective for my mother's severe leg, hip, and arm pain?along with arm swelling and limited movement after a fall?considering she has diabetes and high blood pressure, takes calcium and vitamin D3, and got no relief from Gabapin NT?

Asked by Female, 24 · 13 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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13 days ago

Since she has swelling and limited movement, the most important first step is to have a doctor examine her and get an X-ray to rule out any bone or joint injuries. For safe pain relief, paracetamol is generally the safest option for someone with diabetes and high blood pressure, as other common pain relievers can affect blood pressure and kidneys. Since Gabapin NT did not provide relief, her doctor can safely prescribe a better alternative after her physical exam. Please get her evaluated soon to ensure she recovers comfortably.

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