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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain After Knee Surgery
Hi, My mom just had knee surgery (2wk ago yest) Vicodin did not work for her while in hosp. changed to Percocet. Yesterday at first F/U changed her to hydrocodone ( its not helping) I am confused with all the names Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and OxyContin. Plus isn t Vicodin Hydrocodone? Please HELP! My name us Deb
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
Hello,
We will try to help you in the best way possible.First of all it's sad to know what your mother had been going through lately.Based on the history you have shared, she needs to be put on more potent analgesics like Tramadol or Gabapentin. Along with it she can use other analgesics like Acetaminophen and Naproxen.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
We will try to help you in the best way possible.First of all it's sad to know what your mother had been going through lately.Based on the history you have shared, she needs to be put on more potent analgesics like Tramadol or Gabapentin. Along with it she can use other analgesics like Acetaminophen and Naproxen.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
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