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How Can Severe Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery Be Managed?
Question: Im in terrible pain. Hip replacement 10 dats ago. Been taking 8x50 mg paracetamol and 4x30 mg codeine. No relief. Is there anything stronger i can buy OTC tmrw?
Brief Answer:
You can try aleve additionally
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If the pain is intense then you can increase the frequency of painkillers. You can try Aleve every 8-12hourly in addition to this for relief.
However, stronger painkillers will only be available on prescription.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
You can try aleve additionally
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If the pain is intense then you can increase the frequency of painkillers. You can try Aleve every 8-12hourly in addition to this for relief.
However, stronger painkillers will only be available on prescription.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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