Hip replacement and pmr
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i have had pmr for 3 years, on 13mg a day and using the reduction regime I got of this website, thank you. I have had trouble for ages trying to reduce but it seems to be working at the moment following this regime.
The question I wanted to ask is that I am due to have a total hip replacement in a few weeks time and wondered if the pmr will be affected by the surgery. I have asked my Rheumy and he said he didn't think so but I don't have much faith in him to be honest. I have also been suffering from knee bursitis for a couple of months and I don't know if this is because so the hip problem I have. I would be grateful if anyone has any comments for me to ponder.
thanks in anticipation
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Nefret Crystalcave
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I don't expect any problems being on Pred except that I may be told to increase it for a few days before and after the op and I wouldn't be surprised if I was given antibiotics for a week or so after too. ARUK do a very good booklet on hip replacements so if you haven't already received one, do chase it up.
Crystalcave Nefret
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i'll chase up that leaflet, thank you. I will be having my surgery some time this month.
good luck with your surgery. I'll keep in touch
sue
Mousemum Crystalcave
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EileenH Mousemum
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But if you don't want to be awake - you won't be, it is no different from a GA in that sense. But as we age, having a GA is increasingly problematic - the epidural avoids the mental problems that can occur with GA.
Mousemum EileenH
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Nefret Mousemum
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Earlier this year I had a epidural cortisol shot and the only thing about it was that it was tedius, I had to lay flat on my tum for an hour and there isn't much you can do face down. Oh, it did help with my lower back pain, completely flattened it for a couple of months. I'm hoping to have another, although quite where I can fit it in is a puzzle!