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How Can Severe Pain In The Left Knee Be Treated?
Hi, I have had surgery on c3-4 and waiting on outpatient surgery for L4-5, subsequently I have chronic pain, some due to a total hip replacement rt hip, knee nearly bone on bone rt side (left knee replaced 3yrs prior. I am a disabled veteran and my primary has been prescribing 2-5mg oxy, 10 mg total per day. However he is telling me that they will no longer Rx oxy. Without my main level can spike to a severe level of 7-8, occasionally to level 9. What am I to do?
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Hi,
You may use Tramadol or antidepressants or pain killer like Ibuprofen or Naltrexone may useful for pain. Physical therapy or nerve block may useful to ease pain. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
You may use Tramadol or antidepressants or pain killer like Ibuprofen or Naltrexone may useful for pain. Physical therapy or nerve block may useful to ease pain. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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