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Can Meloxicam, Pain Medication And Aspirin Be Taken For Excruciating Pain And Swelling In The Leg?
I had arthroscopy 7 days ago. My entire leg is swollen. Ultrasound shows no blood clot. The swelling is about 1/4 down. I am icing it and elevating it. Taking hydrocodone 5-325 TB for pain. Pain is around a 10 still. Had first PT today. Excruciating! Can I take Meloxicam with pain med and then an aspirin as well a day. My doc is out of town
Fri, 4 Jan 2019
Hello,
You can take higher analgesics like tramadol or gabapentin for pain relief.
If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can take higher analgesics like tramadol or gabapentin for pain relief.
If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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