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Is gabapentin an anti infamatory?

I was told to stop taking it before surgery by a nurse but didn't have to for a previous surgery

I have trigger finger in my thumb Dr. gave me Voltaren Gel does anyone know if it works?

My Ins don't pay much on it, But if it works it would be worth it. I don't want to have surgery on it, I've already had four fingers and my other thumb cut on. I can't afford the surgery my deducible is $3000 + the other 20%.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Second TURP Operation to Finish?

I have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) where my prostate has grown to 100cc. I am 60 years old and I am scheduled for surgery in ten days. The doctor will be using the Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) method to remove tissue around the urethra. The doctor said the we may not be... read more

Weird pain after surgery?

I have hemorrhoid surgery done January 26th and since my surgery hey time I sit down to have a bowl movement I get pain in my penis and down my right groin and testicle anybody know what's going on

Life expecency after TIPS surgery ?

My 49 year old son has alcoholic cirrhosis of liver and is still drinking vodka . He feels terrible and is very confused but will not go to hospital . I know all about ammonia levels and all that .Since 2014 he has been in and out of hospitals almost every 6 weeks, TIPS saved his life but I think... read more

Is anyone with open-angle glaucoma currently taking Topamax for migraine prevention? I'm?

... apprehensive about starting it because of the possible side effect of closed-angle glaucoma. I have had trabeculectomy, glaucoma needle revision surgery, and cataract removal in both eyes. Have had open-angle glaucoma for 20 years. Now I have lots of floaters and some flashes in left eye after... read more

Is it safe to take ibuprofen and hour after taking oxycodone?

My mom had surgery and is in a lot of pain. She had oxycodone and 15 minutes later took gasX. I wanted to know if it's safe to take all that

Is it okay to take ibuprofen after total knee replacement?

I stopped taking oxy condone at 4 weeks and have only been taking Tylenol because that is what they gave me in the hospital with the Oxy Cosone nd since I couldn't take Advil 2 weeks prior to surgery.

Biofreeze - I had knee replacement surgery and I'm having complications, my knee was in pain so I?

... rubbed bio freeze, not on but around the area, now I find it almost impossible to straighten my knee out. Do you think it's the ointment? Help

What are other options instead of Lyrica? Does Lyrica really cause weight gain?

I had 3 back surgeries in 1 month due to disc herniation L4 L5 and narrowing of spinal canal where nerves travel. The first surgery wasn't successful they went back second time but during the surgery I got infected and was on antibiotics orally and also through pic line for 12 weeks. I've had... read more

How long is recovery from carpal tunnel/ulnar nerve decompression surgery?

I had Carpal Tunnel/Ulnar Nerve Decompression release surgery last week, 09/07/17. It has been one week and I am still having pain, especially in the elbow, shoulder area. My arm is bruised from the elbow down to the wrist. I have an incision on the palm of my hand as well as on the elbow. I work... read more

Why has my surgeon told me to stop taking gabapentin prior to my back surgery?

I've been told to stop taking my 600mg gabapentin 3 days prior to my back surgery. Plus stop taking my .5mg xanex and 15mg mirtazapine 2 days prior to surgery. I'm curious as to why? He then asks me to try and only take 1/2 of my usual dose of 10-325 norco. I'm sure there is a good reason, just nit... read more

How long for the tightness in my upper thigh to go away after a full hip replacement?

I am 48 and had a full hip replacement on Dec 27,2017 as an outpatient procedure. The success has been remarkable. I was able to walk without any support about a week after surgery. I did physical therapy for four weeks after and even my therapist said I was healing very quickly and my progress was... read more

High Blood Pressure - Is atenolol a blood thinner?

I am going to have a surgery tomorrow I am not post take blood thinners

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