Surgery Questions (Page 3)

Swelling & stiffness in hand after shoulder surgery?

My question is to others who have had problems with swelling and stiffness in their hand after rotator cuff surgery. I'm 7 weeks post-op from rotator cuff surgery (shoulder "reconstruction" - human graft and 7 large anchor screws - to repair a large hole where the tendon should be)... read more

Has anyone had hemorrhoids removed by laser surgery?

Hubby has had hemorrhoids for years and finally wants to have them taken care of. What are the latest techniques on having them removed? Do they even have laser surgery for this? Or is it like a regular surgical procedure? What can he expect? Recovery time? Any help is much appreciated!!

Does vicodin or percocet come without tylenol?

I have had back surgery. doctor says vicodin and percocet have tylenol and can't be taken together because theres much tylenol. Can you get meds without tylenol?

Can you take Norco after Suboxone?

I've been on Suboxone approx 2 months - and recently found out i have to have some extensive oral surgery. I will need to take Norco following surgery and want to see if anyone else has had similar experience or would know if I will go through Suboxone withdrawals... while taking the Norco...... read more

Extreme Pain After ACL Surgery w/ Oxycodone?

Patient background: 18 y/o F , L Knee Surgery performed: ACL reconstruction surgery using hamstring graft ; Meniscus clean-up Medicine prescribed: Oxycodone / APAP Tab , 5-325 mg Regimen: 2 Tabs every 4 hours My question is - would having used narcotic pill medication recreationally around 5... read more

Is Oxycodone 10 mg hci comparable to Norco 10/3.25 mg?

I was given Oxycodone 10 mg hci for foot surgery because my Norco 10/3.25 did not kill the pain! Would Oxy 10's be good replacement for Norco 10/3.25 for chronic pain (severe pain) in the future?

Do any drugs have a side effect of shortness of breath?

My husband is taking many drugs since 5-way bipass surgery, and ever since then is extremely short of breath even with minor movement (like walking to the bathroom), but the tests show he doesn't qualify for oxygen, and inhalers and the nebulizer don't seem to help. Could it be any of the... read more

Hip Replacement - how long does it take to walk without surport/?

Baclofen - How long does it take baclofen to kick in?

I was diagnosed with TJ N about seven years ago. I tried the usual, tegretol, neurontin, and Gabapentin before finally having GammaKnife Surgery (actually radiation) performed. Now, six years later and I am experiencing intense pain once more. Today, my Dr. Started me on Baclofen - 5mg three times... read more

Which are the best pain meds for severly torn rotator cuffs Have been taking norco but it's losing?

its effect. I have had surgery on right side twice and just got out of surgery for the left. i was wondering if there is a more effective pain medication that i could be taking?

Suboxone - have surgery coming up very soon, and want to know how am I going to take the pain meds?

after ive already started suboxone a week ago. Has anyone experimented with this?? Is there gonna be negative side effects since ive been on suboxone a week ? and how should i go about stopping the suboxone before i take the pain meds? Kinda worried about this, i have no desire to take the pain... read more

I'm About To Have Surgery In A Few Days. I was Told Not To Take Aspirin. Is Naprosyn Okay To Take?

Is Amoxicillin Caps 500mg the same as Penicillin V.K. 500mg?

I'm about to have dental surgery for dental replacements. I've been given a prescription for Penicillin V.K. 500mg. I have a leftover prescription of Amoxicillin (generic for Amoxil Caps) 500my Caps. Is the Amoxicillin the same as the Penicillin?

An expired prescription?

I have meds from a surgery back in December after 6 months (Percocet) are you legally allowed to still take it or is the prescription invalid?

Best way to give tramadol to a pet? She refuses it due to bitter flavor

Have tried pill capsules but she hides it in her cheek She is having surgery & important yo get it in her