Take your pain medicine as prescribed, and remember that there is often a delay before pain medication starts to work. Don’t wait for your pain to be intolerable; take it when you start getting uncomfortable. Keep your doctor informed of your pain and medication levels.
Patients who are actively involved in their own health care get better, faster. What does that mean? It starts out by just asking questions. Learn more: http://www.wsha.org/0514.cfm.
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