Minor dental surgery & prednisolone

[Lyndaki]

Hi,

Next month I am due to have a tooth stump removed which will probably entail cutting the gum….🥴…..I’m currently on 2.5mg Prednisolone a day. Do you think I should alter my dosage before or after the procedure please?

Thanks.

[123-go]

I'm assuming your dentist knows your medical history?? If not he should be made aware. The procedure may count as minor gum surgery; there is a lot of information in 'Related Posts' at the right of your screen which may help you. I hope all goes well for you.

[Lyndaki in reply to 123-go]

Thanks, will check them out.

[SnazzyD]

If it was me, I’d see how I felt rather than fearing the worst but I know others would rather take a couple of mg just in case. Usually it’s the thought that’s the worst bit. How are you coping on 2.5mg?

[Lyndaki in reply to SnazzyD]

Mostly coping well thanks & if I overdo things, I don’t suffer the PMR aches & pains, just severe tiredness, so I take an extra 1mg on those days.

[SheffieldJane in reply to Lyndaki]

I recently had a root abscess incised on two separate occasions in advance of either a root canal procedure or a tooth extraction. I did not need extra Prednisalone.

[jinasc]

Are you taking AA? If so you need to tell your Dentist.

[Lyndaki in reply to jinasc]

I was until 3 months ago but will mention thanks

[MrsNails in reply to Lyndaki]

Lyn - you need to mention it now - not on the day as you may need to have this done at the Dental Department at the Hospital - how long were you on AA?

[Lyndaki in reply to MrsNails]

I’ve been referred by my normal dentist to a dental surgeon…above his pay grade I guess! So similar to hospital dental dept. But I will call them in advance thanks. I was on AA for 2 & a half years.

[MrsNails in reply to Lyndaki]

That great - all ready sorted - do take some extra Pred with you - l always have to have extra in advance - but l’m me 😉 & a bit prone to drop off quickly if l have any procedures…..

[Bobbury]

Hi LyndakiFunnily I had the same procedure done a week ago. I'm on 7mg and everything went fine without no problems at all, except for the soreness of the gum. I didn't take any extra doses. Presumably your dentist is aware you take pred? A week on and everything has settled down fine. Best of luck !!