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How to reduce pain from sore wrist after ganglion cyst surgery ? had surgery july 10 2014

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Dr. Herbert Hoover answered

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Non steroidals: At only 5 days postop, you should expect to still have some discomfort. Ice might help but Aleve (naproxen) or Motrin should help at this point. If you feel that your pain is beyond what you were told to expect, you should check with your surgeon.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/19/2017

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