Do I Need Pain Medication?
Do I Need Pain Medication?
Most patients use narcotic pain medication for several days following surgery, and then change over to Tylenol or Advil/Aleve. It is not unusual to require pain medicine at night for a longer period of time. The use of ice may reduce the need for medication. We recommend that you use ice for no more than 20 minutes with at least one hour between applications. Do NOT take routine anti-inflammatory medicines (Aleve / Advil) if you have had a repair.