What pain medication is prescribed after shoulder surgery?
The most common medications prescribed post-operatively are: Narcotics such as morphine and codeine. Also known as opioids, these drugs kill pain and make you very drowsy.
What helps shoulder pain after arthroscopic surgery?
Ice: Intermittently placing an ice pack on your shoulder will help alleviate some pain and reduce swelling. While you ice, be sure you do not get the incision area wet. Place a thin towel around the ice and apply it to your shoulder for approximately 20 minutes at a time.
How long do you need pain meds after shoulder surgery?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Optimal opioid prescriptions are four to nine days after general surgery, four to 13 days for women’s health procedures and six to 15 days for musculoskeletal procedures, researchers suggest.
What pain meds do they give you after rotator cuff surgery?
Naproxen 500 (2 Aleve) every 12 hours OR ibuprofen 800 (4 Advil) every 8 hours. Take with food and avoid if history of ulcers, severe reflux or kidney disease. Continue for 5 days and then as needed.
Why can’t you take ibuprofen after shoulder surgery?
Rotator cuff tear. DO NOT take any NSAIDS (anti-inflammatory medications) such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and/or Celebrex for 6 weeks after your surgery. These drugs slow bone growth and this may lead to poor healing.
How long are you on narcotics after shoulder surgery?
We routinely use a nerve block with your surgery so your shoulder may feel numb for up to 6 to 18 hours after surgery. If an indwelling block is used it may last up to 72 hours. It is extremely important to begin taking your pain medications before the block “wears off”.
Can you take tramadol after surgery?
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain, including pain after surgery. The extended-release capsules or tablets are used for chronic ongoing pain.
How long do people take pain meds after rotator cuff surgery?
Post-operatively, we’ll treat them with a pain medication, both orally as well as typically an interscalene block. And that gives patients usually about 48 hours of good pain relief after surgery. Dr.