Fibromyalgia and pain med allergies?

Question

Will my pain be more since I have fibromyalgia? Also what would be used for pain meds because I'm allergic to codeine, vicodin and percocet?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ANTjor1996,
with a good pain management and postoperative instructions, you should be able to avoid using stronger pain killers. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Pain control is important. I typically use whatever medication a patient has used in the past that has had success. If the patient has never had surgery or never used pain medication, I use oral narcotic meds of varying strengths. Just inform your PS and anesthesiologist of your allergies to codeine, vicodin, and percocet. I think that many patients require prescription pain medications for the first week or so with the transition to the use of Tylenol for the next week.

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Fibromyalgia will still be present following surgery. There is pain following a tummy tuck and this would be compounded by your fibromyalgia. I have had patients similar to you and they have done well knowing what there pain will be like following this surgery. I would suggest Xanax and tramadol for pain relief and ambient for sleep.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There are many medications that surgeons can prescribe in order to help manage pain during recovery.  Some patients elect to have Exparel injections during surgery to help control pain for the first few days.  There are other medications as well non medicinal interventions such as positioning to help patients manage the initial part of recovery.  Speak with your surgeon to learn more.

Fibromyalgia and pain med allergies?

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