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Should I feel any pain after surgery?

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For the first few hours there may be some discomfort, but usually not severe. If the pain persists, call your doctor.
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Will I have pain after surgery?

Chris Urban M.D.
Historically, a majority of postoperative pain following cervical surgery was related to pain from the bone graft donor site. Today, many surgeons prefer to use allograft bone to make this a less painful procedure. Anterior cervical surgery is less painful than posterior cervical procedures because it is a muscle splitting approach. There is usually some mild to moderate incisional pain that is well controlled with pain medications.
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Will I feel pain and is there pain afterwards?

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The laser procedure requires only local anesthetic and the patients do not feel any pain when the laser is working. Several days after the operation some tightness will be felt in the thigh. Advil or Ibuprofen is all that is needed for the discomfort.
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How much pain does the baby feel?

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Simply put, we don't really know but this is a very controversial area. There is clearly some discomfort. Many studies have been done to try to ascertain how much pain the baby feels. These studies, however, reflect the clinical experience of hospital circumcisions, not traditional brisses that were done by mohels. There are other reasons why the baby will cry such as when his diaper comes off and he is exposed, and when he is held down.
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What should I do if I feel pain during exercise?

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Pain is a warning sign that something is wrong. When the pain signal comes, the first step is to cease exercise and rest. Many people will attempt to "tough it out" and work through the pain. What often results is further injury and chronic pain.
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What can I do to relieve the pain, after surgery?

Children's Orthopaedics
Although your doctor will prescribe any specific pain medication that your child will need, usually Motrin will be enough to calm the discomfort from this type of surgery. You can also place a bag of ice wrapped in a towel directly over the wound, and it is useful to sleep with a pillow under the heel.
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What pain medications can I take after surgery/ how many refills will I have?

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After surgery you will be given a pain medication with one to two refills, and finally Darvocet with one refill, as needed. You will also be given Celebrex for the first 2 weeks and longer if you are having pain or stiffness.
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Some pain after surgery is inevitable. We try, usually successfully, to keep pain to a minimum by using one of the modern pain treatment methods, such as patient controlled analgesia (PCA), or intrathecal morphine.
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Pain is a very individualized experience for each patient. In general, the sternum is a relatively dull area of the body, having few nerve endings. Most patients who have had a standard open chest approach often complain of aching around the sternal incision and generalized discomfort that centers between the shoulder blades after surgery. Pain medication is readily available and patients are encouraged to take it as needed.
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Is there a lot of pain or discomfort from the surgery?

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My response is that even though this is minimally invasive and involves the use of small incisions and a lighted scope, there is some discomfort following the surery. This is one of the reasons why we send our patients to the ICU so that we can be diligent in our attempts to control postoperative pain. I have found that the pain, however, is usually short lived. After a few days I have had many patients tell me that they have had no pain whatsoever.
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Do I need surgery for back pain?

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The majority of patients with back pain do not require surgery. The most predictable and safe treatments for most causes of back pain do not involve surgery. Surgery is occasionally required for patients with sciatica (leg pain) that does not recover after appropriate non-operative management, or rare conditions causing back pain.
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Do I need surgery for my neck pain?

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The majority of patients with neck pain do not require surgery. The most predictable and safe treatments for most causes of neck pain do not involve surgery. Surgery is occasionally required for patients with arm pain that does not recover after appropriate non-operative management, or rare conditions causing neck pain.
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What will I be given for pain after surgery?

Chris Urban M.D.
There are a variety of medications available to control postoperative pain. I typically prescribe a patient controlled anesthesia (PCA) machine for the first 1-2 days. This allows the patient to self-administer an intravenous pain medication, such as morphine, in a safe and effective manner. After a few days the patient is transitioned to an oral narcotic medication. Another useful strategy is to place an epidural catheter in the operating room after the surgery is finished.
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Q - How will I feel after the surgery?

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A - You will have a headache for several days and may be nauseated. Some patients complain of neck and backaches as well. You may have a black eye and facial swelling. You should feel much better by the third day and feel ready to go home by the fourth to seventh day.
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with any surgery, individuals may react differently to the anesthesia. You may experience some nausea, dizziness and pain. This will go away.
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How will I feel immediately after surgery?

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You may be a little drowsy and may not remember much about the operation or you may be quite awake and alert. This partly depends on the type of medication that was used to make you drowsy before the operation. After surgery, most patients are surprised at how easy the whole experience was.
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You will have a sinus headache and nasal congestion. This will gradually improve over a few weeks. You can take decongestants which will help these symptoms. It is common for patients undergoing transsphenoidal surgery to feel fatigued for two to three weeks after the surgery and this gradually improves. Patients with Cushing's disease often have a prolonged recovery from surgery as they are recovering from the effects of their disease, beyond just recovering from the surgery itself.
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Que.: Will I be awake during surgery and will I be able to feel pain?

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Ans.: You will be aware of other people around you and of the surgeon asking you questions. This awareness is not the same as being fully awake. It is more like a dulling of the senses and being half asleep. You will not be able to feel the probe or any other instruments in your body. You will be able to answer questions put to you about where the stimulus is felt in your body. This is not a sharp pain, but an awareness of discomfort.
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Will I feel pain after PROLENE hernia system repair surgery?

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Patients who receive a PROLENE hernia system repair usually experience manageable discomfort. In many cases, over-the-counter medication such as TylenolŪ is all that is required to minimize discomfort. That's probably because PROLENE hernia system requires less suturing and is less bulky than older devices, which can sometimes be felt through the skin.
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What should I do if I feel angina pain during exercise (or at any other time)?

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Stop right away, rest, and take short-acting nitroglycerin, if your doctor has prescribed it. Ask your doctor if you should make changes in your exercise routine to prevent future attacks. He or she may refer you to a cardiac rehabilitation program, which can run tests to find the right level of activity for you. If your angina becomes more painful or starts after very mild physical activity, see your doctor immediately. Visit Exercise for Heart Health for additional information.
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How Safe Is This For My Baby And Me? Will Either Of Us Feel Any Pain Or Discomfort?

Umbilical Cord Blood Frequently Asked Questions
The first priority is the care and well being of the baby. Stem cell extraction is very safe because the blood is collected after the cord has been separated from your baby. Neither you nor your baby will feel anything since this procedure is only done after the cord has been detached. The only thing you will feel is the blood sample drawn from you for the purposes of maternal blood testing.
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Will I feel pain?

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Every patient is different and not everyone has the same tolerance level for discomfort. Most patients describe the discomfort as cramping similar to a menstrual period.
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How about pain...will I feel any?

Steve A. Sato, DDS
Most of our patients will feel no discomfort during their treatment and feel surprisingly good afterwards.
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How will my child be treated for pain after scoliosis surgery?

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Pain medication is administered through a special pump. When your child has pain, he or she will be able to give him or herself medication to relieve the pain.
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Will I be in any pain during LASIK surgery?

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The treatment, itself, has been reported by most patients as being painless. You may experience discomfort and a “gritty” feeling in the first 24 to 48 hours after LASIK surgery. Our Sacramento area patients can be given medication to curb this discomfort.
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