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I have foot surgery on monday and it's friday. i am on a 7 day prednisone for unrelated chronic illness. will this affect my foot surgery?
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It is a short course and likely either with a tapered dose or a low dose so I do not think of any significant problem.
Answered 10/7/2022
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