Will the Pain Specialists of New England doctors give me opioid medications to take at home?
You may treat discomfort related to the procedure with conservative measures, such as stretching, massage, ice packs, or heating pads. You can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) as instructed if these medications are safe for you to use. If your primary care doctor has given you a short-acting opioid medication, such as oxycodone (Percocet) or hydrocodone (Vicocin), you can take these medications for post-procedure discomfort, but only in the way that your doctor has prescribed.