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3rd day post c5-7 acdf surgery. due to my 7 yr old failed 3lvl lumbar fusion & meds, my ns made no + or - to my meds for post op pain. talk to my pm?
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Depends: It is usually best to discuss such issues prior to surgery. At this juncture you could get input from your surgeon regarding your perioperative pain management in light of your chronic use of analgesics.
Answered 3/21/2014
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