I had shoulder surgery eight weeks ago and have run the gamut on pain meds...Percocet, Norco and then tramadol, have not had good luck with any of them and I stopped taking the tramadol on Saturday afternoon. Just trying to get by in ibuprofen and Tylenol. So go figure I have a bad headache today, only when needed I have a script for Fioricet and now wondering if it is ok to take at least one, it not two. I last took two Tylenol about 10am.
Dear patient what shoulder surgery was done and was it done for fracture or muscle tear needs to be mentioned.8 weeks is sufficient time, and you should be pain free now whatever surgery is done. Do not take painkillers without prescription as they also have side effects. I would like to advise X-ray of the involved shoulder anteroposterior and axillary views to check for the reason of pain. Please consult your operating surgeon with the X-ray as soon as possible. Thanks.