08-10-2017, 12:51 AM
(08-10-2017, 12:34 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Thanks for the info. That is much like what my own family physician says about pain med abusers. My Othro shared notes with him, during my shoulder surgery rehab, and he saw that I never refilled my pain meds. He (my family doc) asked why, and I told him. I don't want to be a statistic, I'd rather feel what's going on with my rehab and deal with it.
There is appropriate pain management and then there is inappropriate pain management. If you're in legitimate pain, take your pain medication because it will help in your recovery. I don't mean it just makes you feel less pain and more comfortable. I mean appropriate pain management improves wound healing. If your pain is managed your surgically repaired shoulder heals faster than if you try to be a hero and tough it out. It's an interesting topic you might enjoy researching with your background.
