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Suggest Treatment For Severe Shoulder Pain

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Question : i'm on pain meds (tylenol with codeine) for a shoulder injury (fell while running) and expect to be on it for a few more days. I have surgery with general anesthesia scheduled for 10/27 for removal of node on parotid gland on right jaw line. any concerns regarding the taking of pain meds a few days pror to surgery with general anesthesia

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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
NO!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no worry. Besides, pain medications would be needed after the surgery. I wish you a safe surgical procedure.

Keep me posted. Also, feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Shoulder Pain

Brief Answer: NO! Detailed Answer: Hi, There is no worry. Besides, pain medications would be needed after the surgery. I wish you a safe surgical procedure. Keep me posted. Also, feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.