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List of all beta blockers?
we are doing some research studies of effect of giving or holding beta blockers at time of surgery. It seems there are some new ones out there. Could I have a list of all beta blockers available: thanks
What is the difference between Flector patch and Voltaren gel? My wife needs diclofenac because she?
... had knee surgery but my insurance will not pay for flector patch only voltaren gel?
How long does it take for brusing to go away after iv?
Ihad surgery don 2 weeks ageo i still have a yellowish bruised on the side of my wrist how long does it take to go away let me know
How do I go about getting oxycontin (OC NOT OP) w/out a prescription?
I've been dealing w/ lower back pain for over 4 years. I just (7 weeks ago) had surgery #2! A few years ago ( about 3.5) I had signed a contract w/ my Dr. One very late night I had to go to the ER due to terrible muscle spasms. They gave me a shot of I think was lanacaine(sp??) Well, as far as they... read more
Norco & tylenol - what is the safest maximum dose, I don't want to hurt my liver?
Microdiskectomy surgery. If I take 20mg norco with 650mg tylenol every 6hrs am I still within safe range. Don't want to hurt my liver, but this dosage works very well pain wise. I go back july11 post op. I heard 1 person say not over 10 pills in 24 hrs. Then heard 8. Then 6. Just want to be safe.... read more
I had gallbladder surgery Tues. 09/20/11, I had been taking Suboxone, which I tapered on over a?
I tapered a couple days after that short(48hrs)taper, I went cold turkey for 96hrs. Here's where the tricky part comes in, I was given IV Dilaudid on the 1st day, changed ?overnight & was given IV Fentanyl, then to Percocet & oxycodone. I was give a script for Percocet for which I could not fill... read more
Can ibuprofen and acetaminophen along with Tramadol?
The version of Tramadol that I'm using is Ultram. I've been having some low back pain from having spine surgery years back and occasionally I get flare ups where it hurts like severe Sciatica pain but it originates from my spine and down my left leg. I'm searching for a little more effective means... read more
Suboxone and surgery. Will suboxone cover the pain of a knee replacement surgery?
Help. I used heavy narcotics for chronic pain for 12 years. I won't EVER touch it again. I only have to think of the hellish month of withdrawal I went through and what life was like before to even keep my mind from going that direction. I currently use 1-2mgs. Of suboxone tape, as needed, but... read more
Muscle Pain - I had a very large hematoma in my right thigh two months ago. During this episode I?
... could not move my leg at all. I had emergency surgery to to remove the hematoma, and a 1.5 liter of blood clot was removed from my thigh. However, my leg remained extremely swollen for 3 weeks (normal circumference = 22"; swollen circumference = 36"). The first two weeks of this three week... read more
For cataract surgery what is used for sedation during the operation?
is ativan used intermuscular
Does general anesteshia cause a smell after surgery?
I had cervical spinal fusion on Monday and was of course put under. Since then I noticed a weird smell when I sweat and no matter how much I was or deodorant I use I still smell. Is this normal?
Gabapentin before today's surgery?
Surgical check-in is 1:00 P.M. PST. I wasn't allowed to eat after midnight. I usually take my first dose (out of 3) at 5:00 but I turned off the alarm and went back to sleep. I took my first dose at 8:00. Will taking Gab and not eating increase the drowsiness side effect? Thanks, Nikki