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Pain medications after surgery
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Planning for surgery
Types of pain medication
Managing the risks of opioid use
Pain relief after major surgery
Pain relief after minor surgery and during home recovery
Your role in pain control
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If you're having surgery, it's natural to have concerns about pain after the procedure, as well as the risks associated with powerful pain medications. Controlling pain and minimizing side effects are both important for post-surgical comfort, recovery and rehabilitation.
The time to talk about post-surgical pain relief and pain medications is before you have surgery. Being prepared can lead to more effective pain management.