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Today i had knee pain surgery and so what would be really good pain medicine?

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Prescription: I would imagine your doctor gave you a prescription...So what he prescribes would be good.

Dr Waghmarae agreed

Answered 7/13/2012

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Dr. Mark Sacher answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Narcotics: You want your orthopedic surgeon to prescribe post op medications. Short course of narcotics and Ibuprofen is a good choice.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2016

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