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My elderly mother, 88, broke 2 ribs in a fall and is in a lot of pain. She is currently receiving extra strength Tylenol and lidocaine patches during the day, but the nursing home is hesitant to give her opioids due to potential confusion and unsteadiness. What other pain management options are available, and could tramadol be a suitable alternative?

July 17th, 2024

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