You do not necessarily need to take medication after meniscus surgery, you can slowly recover through functional exercises, foot soaks, etc. If there is swelling and pain after surgery, you can take oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. After meniscus surgery, it takes some time to recover, you can insist on doing leg lifting and leg pressing exercises every day. Before going to bed at night, you can soak your feet in hot water, which can promote blood circulation and have a certain recovery effect after meniscus surgery. In the process of meniscus surgery, other soft tissues may be damaged, and joint swelling and pain may occur after surgery. Patients can take oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules and diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets for pain relief. After meniscus surgery, patients should pay attention to a light diet, wound hygiene, such as the use of drugs need to be under the guidance of a doctor, do not use drugs privately.