Continuing reduction at time of hospital treatment

[Annodomini]

On December 17th I am going in as a day patient to have surgery under a GA to have a sinus cleared of a chronic infection. I am in the middle of reducing from 2.5 to 2mg by extra slow method. Should I pause now and continue the reduction after the Christmas break?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

The short answer? Yes!

And do make sure you have told the surgical team you are on long term pred and now at a low dose - and make sure they have registered the fact. They may want to give you a bit extra on the day or keep a closer eye on you because of the stress.

That's nice the week before Christmas!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Ditto!

Hope all goes well.

[Megams]

~Sorry to hear this Annodomini but can assure you that having had this done after almost 3 months of antibiotics to try & budge infection (pre PMR), I did feel much better for having the procedure albeit getting over the GA.

As PMRpro & Dorset Lady reiterate, stay put for a time on your meds and let the body heal from the main assault presenting now.

Special thoughts are sent your way

[Annodomini]

Thanks Megams. I've been waiting seven months due to a mistake on the hospital's booking system so it will be a relief to get it over with. A permanent snuffle isn't very attractive! I'm glad the procedure worked so well for you.

Have a great Christmas.

Anno