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Questions about Pain

 

Will the surgery cause pain afterwards?

Is there anything I can do to eliminate the pain after surgery?

Will I receive medication to manage the pain?

Do I continue taking medications during rehabilitation?

Whom do I ask about my medications for pain and inflammation?

Can I become addicted to my pain medication?

I take regular pain medication at home. Will I get the same medication after surgery in hospital?

 

Questions about Pain

Will the surgery cause pain afterwards?
Yes. As with any surgery, pain is an expected side effect. Please click here for more information.

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Is there anything I can do to eliminate the pain after surgery?
Yes. Please click here for more information.

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Will I receive medication to manage the pain?
Yes. Please click here for more information.

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Do I continue taking medications during rehabilitation?
Yes. You will be sent home with a prescription for pain medication when you are discharged from the hospital.

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Whom do I ask about my medications for pain and inflammation?
While in hospital, consult with your nurse about your medication. When you are discharged from the hospital and have questions about your medication, please call your surgeon or family physician.

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Can I become addicted to my pain medication?
Addiction ‘very rarely’ happens in people who are taking pain medicine to relieve pain. (About 1 in 3000). After surgery, there is no need to worry about addiction being caused by taking pain medicine to be comfortable. Taking pain medicine for pain relief is not the same thing as addiction

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I take regular pain medication at home. Will I get the same medication after surgery in hospital?
In order to appropriately assess and select your pain medication it is important that we know exactly which pain medication you are taking at home and how well it was working. You may get the same or similar medication but the dose may be adjusted to make sure the medication is still effective.

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