Tip - Pain relief after surgery

1. What are the choices for pain relief after surgery? There are several choices for pain relief after surgery: Intravenous "I.V." or Intramuscular "I.M." Medications: Pain-relieving medications that are injected into a vein or muscle will help to dull your pain but may not eliminate it completely. These medications are usually prescribed by your surgeon. Local Anesthesia: Other pain-relieving medications may be injected into the surgical incision by your surgeon. These medications are…