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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    The problem is that since the opioid crisis w/ so many people becoming addicted, the pendulum has swung so far to the other side. Too much liability at stake for physicians to prescribe, so unless they are specifically a pain management doc, they simply do not.
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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    Thank you, I appreciate this. You get it. I am glad you have a doctor who listens to you and seems to trust you. I love my ice and I live on my heating pad!
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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    The expired 5+ still works for me. Thank goodness.
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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    Agreed!! Ten yrs ago, no problem. It’s unfortunate that even though we’re not junkies, we’re having to muscle through agonizing pain. I’m completely baffled as to why my surgeon’s office won’t prescribe. My primary won’t give me anything stronger than meloxicam (and even then made a big deal...
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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    So sweet, so kind…a wonderful bunch you are….thank you!
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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    Thank you so much, I know, I can’t wait! It’s a long road as I’ve been waiting for my hot shot surgeon’s availability since June. He did my right so it was important for me to have him do my left. I live on a heating pad…and ice packs. I try light stretching and take good supplements. It’s...
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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    Thank you all for your helpful responses. Cosmocali-that’s exactly how I feel. My regular primary doctor will not prescribe medication, it’s SO frustrating. I have to go to a pain specialist who is difficult to get an appointment with soon. Yes, im seeking pre-op comfort. I’m going to try to...
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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    No, I have not, thank you, I will check it out!
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    THR Your favorite pain relief?

    LHR 2/22 and will be my 2nd and last. Have been waiting for my surgery since last June. I feel like I’ve tried it all as far as pain relief. Ice, heat pad, norco (5 mg), Oxy for emergencies, melodicam (doesn’t help) celebrex (no help) 800 Tylenol x 2 (sometimes it will, sometimes it won’t...
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    2024 February Valentines - Are you having hip surgery in February?

    Hello group! My surgery (left hip) is 2/22 I’ve already had my right completed four years ago, so this will be my last! All the best, Limpy Age 54 Santa Monica. CA
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