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Can Meloxicam, Pain Medication And Aspirin Be Taken For Excruciating Pain And Swelling In The Leg?

I had arthroscopy 7 days ago. My entire leg is swollen. Ultrasound shows no blood clot. The swelling is about 1/4 down. I am icing it and elevating it. Taking hydrocodone 5-325 TB for pain. Pain is around a 10 still. Had first PT today. Excruciating! Can I take Meloxicam with pain med and then an aspirin as well a day. My doc is out of town
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Hello,

You can take higher analgesics like tramadol or gabapentin for pain relief.

If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Can Meloxicam, Pain Medication And Aspirin Be Taken For Excruciating Pain And Swelling In The Leg?

Hello, You can take higher analgesics like tramadol or gabapentin for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician