Hi all ,has anyone had an op while on azathiaprine ? I am due to have one soon and take 150 mg daily , i have css .

[kujude]

[Lyndalou]

I had an operation to remove my gallbladder when I was on a high dose of mycolophenate and a lot of other medication and it didn't make any difference, everything went smoothly.

[kujude]

Thanks.

[AndrewT]

Dear kujude,

The short answer is yes, yes and yes again- specifically my parathyroids, my fistula and a kidney transplant. Let me be a bit more helpful here, I was on dialysis, for four years, as a result of vasculitis. This was controlled by a 'cocktail' of drugs including 150my azathioprine. This affected, amongst other 'things', my kidneys- hence the dialysis. Generally speaking renal (kidney) patients tend to need there parathyroid glands removing- due to growths/cysts/nodules growing on them. Also, when it becomes obvious that, the need for, dialysis is approaching a 'fistula' is made. A fistula is where a vein is partially joined to an artery- so that the vein 'toughens up', in order to be able to take the pressures needed by dialysis. Don't worry too much if this doesn't make sense- it's complex and I'm NOT the best at explaining things.

I hope that this does, at least, re-assure you.

Very best wishes AndrewT

[SusieMC]

Yes. I had orthopaedic surgery last year and was taking Azathioprine. I made a successful recovery without any issues. It might be helpful to know why you are concerned about taking it whilst having surgery?

Sue

[kujude]

Oh thats good to know susie.Yes the pre op nurse said to ask my consultant if i should stop the aza prior to the op ? and to give me a shot of antibiotics before because of compromised immune systemn.

[Cloe]

Hi, my sister also has CSS and had an op while on aza she had to stop taking her meds on the day and two days after, she had a dose of antibiotics and up'd her steroid dose for a short course, also had a high dose of steroid while under the op, and monitored her asthma and she was fine. Good luck!!

[kujude]

Thanks chloe x

[tmd74]

Hi I have huvs and I'm also on this medication I have had lots of operations due to different things and it has always went well you may want to have iv antibiotics during your operation due to low immune system. Hope all goes well for you.