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Hi, I have a disc-osteophyte complex with for foramina stenosis, the degenerative disc in my cervical spine. My previous doctor had me on hydrocodone 7.5 every 4 hours, so 6 tablets a day. I was sent to a pain specialist and he cut my medicine in half to only 3 tablets a day. I have been waking up in severe pain to where I want to die. So I either had to stay awake with the pain and cry or take another tablet. I took another tablet. This has happened several times this month and now I do not have the 5 tables to take to my appointment in the morning for him to count. I am worried that he will dismiss me from his practice and no longer write meds for my pain. Is it routine for pain drs to dismiss patients for running out early? How can I talk to him without him treating me like a drug addict?

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MBBS, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilit...read more

Orthopedist•Mumbai
Since you are in pain no doctor will dismiss you.
Steroids are not the solution for your pain and short-term popping in of steroids will not give you any pain relief,
you have to be on alternative form of treatment like physio, local modalities, mild pain killers etc ,after a detailed evaluation of your cervical spine mri and if needed immobilisation with collar. Since you are only 30 years degenerative changes are unlikely to be cause of your pain please consult an ortho or pain spe...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi
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It is not that very easy to get complete recovery after spinal surgery and for that, you have to rely on different caring tips. Your surgeon can help you in this regard and can provide you a checklist containing different essential caring tips. You should follow those tips sincerely so that unwanted side-effects can be easily avoided.

Few caring tips after a spine surgery:

Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quick...more
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Homeopath•Vadodara
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Hello lybrate-user,
There is very less we can do at this age.
You should believe in your doctor and follow the advise.
Pray for the best.
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Surgical Oncology•Mumbai
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There are many kinds of conditions and symptoms that require different kinds of surgery for treatment as well as diagnostic management. One such procedure is called a laparoscopy or laparoscopic surgery. This is a surgical diagnostic management procedure that is known to be a low-risk process with minimal invasion and suitable for various types of ailments.

Read on to know everything about laparoscopic surgeries.

Definition: Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen...more
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A hernia occurs because of an internal weakening of the abdominal layer, resulting in tearing. The inner most layer of the abdomen forms a sac and pushes the weakening area. This results in the abdomen tissue being slipped into the sac, causing pain and other health problems. It can occur to both men and women. Apart from natural weakness of the abdomen, a hernia can get triggered from heavy weight lifting, constant coughing, gaining weight and from irregular bowel movement. 80percent of hernia ...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Bangalore
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Humans are prone to much more complex and extensive experiences in life than any other animal species, this is because we also enjoy highly developed cognition and mental abilities in comparison to the other species. However, our cognitive abilities also mean that we are more prone to bad experiences and health issues that may require intensive treatment or even at times surgeries.

Having to undergo surgery may sound like an exceptionally difficult or painful prospect, but with the help...more
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Urologist•Ernakulam
3D laparoscopic surgery is the best for prostate cancer, kidney tumor treatment and bladder reconstruction.
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General Surgeon•Noida
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To lose weight is not an easy task, especially when patients get diagnosed with morbid obesity, as per their Body Mass Index. After going through some unsuccessful attempts at losing weight through control of one s diet, regular exercises or pharmacotherapy, which happen to be some of the most common methods that have been medically supervised for weight loss, surgery might represent the only source. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy happens to be one of the methods of surgery, directed towards we...more
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Urologist•Chennai
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Some time back there was a good debate about which type of surgery was the preferred between an open surgery and a laparoscopic technique. The laparoscopic team won it hands down. Now an even more rigorous debate rages on amongst the medical circles Isa robotic surgical method better than the standard laparoscopic technique? Let us look at this in simplest terms.

Robotic surgery is technically a laparoscopic procedure, but it is a procedure which is fused with advanced technology. The...more
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General Surgeon•Gurgaon
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Gallbladder removal, termed as cholecystectomy, is regarded as one of the most commonly opted surgical procedures. Laparoscopic surgery for cholecystectomy is the process of removing the gallbladder with laparoscopic techniques. It is a minimally invasive surgery where the surgical procedures are performed with the assistance of different minute instruments and a video camera.

Advantages of Laparoscopic surgery for cholecystectomy
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