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Can i be on prednisone while having surgery?
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It depends: It is not ideal in terms of healing likelihood and speed or infection risk, but sometimes is necessary due to complicating medical conditions. Be sure your surgeon is aware of your other dr's recommendation regarding steroid therapy before surgery date so there is time to address this issue.
Answered 4/11/2015
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