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New to PMR diagnosis

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 25, 2024 | Replies (41)
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@dadcue

I had my knees replaced while on Prednisone but I wasn't newly diagnosed with PMR. Your surgeon will be the best person to ask. Some surgeons are reluctant to do surgery when someone is on Prednisone because of the risk of post-op infections.

Personally, I would want PMR to be under control before having surgery.

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weten2 | @weten2 | Nov 8, 2024

Dadcue, even though I won’t be on prednisone do you feel the PMR is a detriment to the knee surgery? Because of inflammation?

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weten2 | @weten2 | Nov 9, 2024

Dad cue
I had another bad night sleep and woke up thinking screw the TKR and start pain relief (prednisone). Unfortunately it’s Saturday and can’t talk to my doc until Monday. Contemplating starting today with 10mg/day or waiting until Monday. I’m thinking I want to get rid of the PMR before TKR. I have 10 days for the surgeon to decide whether to encourage the surgery with the prednisone in my system.
Right now I just want to feel better. Maybe I’ll change my mind when I feel better.

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