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PMR questions about prednisone, surgery limitations, pain and more

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 27, 2023 | Replies (34)
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I am planning surgery. None of my doctors have said I can’t have surgery, though I need to taper to a low dosage. I am tapering successfully and will be down to 1 or 2 mg in a few weeks.

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suetex | @suetex | Feb 25, 2023

Ste44, you don't mention the level of pred you are at. I was at 8 mg (methylprednisolone = 10 prednisone) and had to have surgery. Rheumy had me double the day before, nothing the day of and double the day after. I also had discusion with anesthesiologist about how much I was on. She was ready to boost me if I needed it. I didn't. No problem. So talk to all your drs.

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