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Help finding a pain management doctor?
I had a major spinal fusion ( lower lumbar) in July of 2023. My condition pre-surgery was at a very severe state due to awaiting medical insurance for surgery(5yr). In turn, worsened my spinal stenosis. My pain was daily at least a 6. 5 or 7. I walked barely, very hunched over. Well, on the day of... read more
Atrial Fibrillation - AF post surgery of mitral valve repair?
My cardiologist prescribed RivaRaxaban 20 mg daily for one month. On subsequent visit, he changed it to Apixaban 10 mg daily in view of lower price. What is the difference between RivaRoxaban and Apixaban? What are their efficacy in treating my heart condition since I had have no symptoms at all... read more
If I recently just had surgery and they said it was an infection of the skin would they prescribed?
The pills they gave me are not antibacterial pills