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What prescription will the doctor probably give me for having bunion surgery for my dislocated joint in my foot?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Pain med: Most likely Motrin 800mg bid for 10 days, plus an antibiotics.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Pain medication: The doctor will most likely dispense a prescription for pain medication and may also add a non steroid antiinflammatory medication.
Answered 7/29/2013
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Medication : I use post operative medication in the narcotic class for the first few days. I do not use nsaids until the surgical site is healed (not the bone) as these can mask cardinal signs of infection. Good luck.
Answered 9/9/2013
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