Can Long Term Oxycontin Use Cause Torn Meniscus
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I have a torn meniscus in both knees. Nothing caused these, no trauma, injury, anything! I have been on oxycontin for 9 years due to failed back surgery and was wondering if this caused the knee problems. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi Verwon, Thanks for replying! I'm 58 yrs old, so maybe wear and tear could be the culprit. I am also taking Neurontin, 9 yrs. (neuropathy in feet from failed spinal fusion), and 3 blood pressure meds. I know I don't drink enough water, so maybe the soft tissue isn't lubricated enough? In the past 9 yrs I have had numerous operations and procedures, most back-related. before that I was an active, athletic person. Thanks for your help.

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Hello, Jerry! How are you?

No, from what I've found it doesn't seem to cause that type of problem.

What has your doctor said about it? Have you taken any other medications?

And you do have to understand that even just standing, sitting, bending, flexing your knee is really all trauma that can cause damage. You don't necessarily have to be out mountain climbing.

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