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Hi, I wonder if anyone else can confirm whether they have had to increase there steroids just prior and for a short time after having surgery? and how much were they increased by and how long after surgery?

Thanks, Gillian

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Tdietz

That's something I think your rheumy would better handle and may depend on some things like if you aren't pathergy positive etc. My steroid dose only changes if I get a flare up but I haven't had to have surgery for anything granted that was always a question of mine too. Sorry can't be much help :( but I really think you should run that by the specialist.

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Paul_E

Hi,

I have been on steroids for nearly 30 years now and have several operations in that time. Prior to all of them I did not have change my steroid dose at all. These operations included a total hip replacement.

I hope this helps you and all the best for the New Year

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gillianTS in reply to Paul_E

Thanks for your message.

Like I said to Tdietz my rheumatologist has mentioned this to me otherwise I would not have known and the hospital I will be attending has made no mention of this whilst making plans for surgery even though they have been made aware of my current medication, I was interested in knowing if others had experienced this.

It is interesting you have not had to change yours, I am taking prednisolone not sure if this makes a difference.

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babya1973

Took steriods. Briddle your bones. Cholicine helps!!!

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gillianTS in reply to babya1973

Hi babya1973

Thanks for your message. I am allergic to colchicine which is why I was put on prednisolone.

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