Suggest medication for pain prior to carpel tunnel
Patient: Good evening. My 73 year old husband will be having carpal tunnel surgery in 4 days. He was told to not take any ibuprofen or aspirin in the week prior to this surgery. We understand that this is due to the blood thinning problem, however his pain is intense. Tylenol does not seem to help, and we were wondering if he could take a 1/2 hydrocodone tablet. (10-325 T) This were prescribed for him when he previously had his other wrist operated on. Thank you for your time. Doctor: HelloThanks for using Hcm.You can take the hydrocodone tablet if it is available with you.This has no contraindications pre operatively.It can reduce pain as well as anxiety for surgical procedure.All the best.Take care.