I had a new joint (bunion) and two-three growths removed on the small toe. After surgery I was given nothing for pain. Two-two inch cuts on my right foot. Is this standard proceure with RA patients?
Q: How often is bunion & growths removed without postsurgery pain medications in RA
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11/ 7/08 10:31am
As for my experience with RA some days pain medication is the only thing that can take even a little bit of an edge off of my pain. If your general pain is often daily I would ask your speacialist or general practitioner for a monthly supply of hydrocodone or oxycodone 5mg which either works well for me in my times of need. I don't feel one bit guilty or embarrased to say that I need my pain meds, people like us is who they are manufactured for.
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