Bunionectomy yesterday. should 10mg of oxycodone relieve most of pain after 30 minutes? i have been taking nucynta since the surgery. yesterday was ok but today it seemed to quit working . got prescription of oxycodone but the pain is only .001% better af

If : If your pain is not relieved with the prescribed medications you should call the doctor who performed the surgery and inform him/her. Based on a more detailed description of your pain your doctor may offer an alternative pain reliever or ask to see you for an evaluation. Typically oxycodone should start to work within 60 minutes or so. The miligrams needed all depends on your weight, and pain threshold etc. I hope you are better.

It will improve: The first day after bunionectomy is the toughest. The local anesthesia has worn off. Your body is sending inflammatory cells to deal with the surgical wound. The best approach is lots of elevation, ice, rest and pain medication, sometimes combined with an anti inflammatory. Try not to think about the pain by watching a movie or some other distraction. If pain is intolerable, call your surgeon.

Ask your surgeon: It is normal to have pain the first day following bunion surgery. Try to avoid excessive medication. Rest the foot. Elevate the foot, ice the foot. Take it easy. Taking oral anti-inflammatory medication with the pain medication will usually be helpful. Ask you surgeon what he or she feels is right for you.

Consult your doctor: Pain after bunion surgery is very normal. Often the pain can last for several days after surgery. You need to elevate your foot and keep it from being below your heart level. The pain medication you were prescribed is typical but there area other alternatives. Consult your surgeon to see if an alternative pain medication would be better for you.