I was diagnosed in 2011 with Fibromyalgia and in 1/2014 with "mild scleroderma" meaning my symptoms are minimal (joint pain/generalized pain). Should I expect problems with healing after my procedures? Should I expect the pain to be severe? I will off my medications 2 weeks before until 2 weeks after surgery. I've been taking Savella 50mg BID for 3 years and Plaquenil 200mg BID since 1/2014. I am weaning myself off now, with my doctor's oversight, in order to have surgery. Any words of wisdom?
March 25, 2014
Answer: Surgery and fibromyalgia and scleroderma Breast and abdominal surgery are often performed together. The medications that treat the scleroderma and fibromyalgia can delay healing and increase the risk of infection. So if is important to wean from the medications prior to surgery as you are doing. 6 hours of surgery seems s little long but not too bad. Go in with a good mind set. Get up and move afterwards and you should do wellwell. Eric Weiss MD
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March 25, 2014
Answer: Surgery and fibromyalgia and scleroderma Breast and abdominal surgery are often performed together. The medications that treat the scleroderma and fibromyalgia can delay healing and increase the risk of infection. So if is important to wean from the medications prior to surgery as you are doing. 6 hours of surgery seems s little long but not too bad. Go in with a good mind set. Get up and move afterwards and you should do wellwell. Eric Weiss MD
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March 25, 2014
Answer: Fibromyalgia and Scleroderma The combination is not uncommon as they are often interrelated, the breast reduction should improve the FM significantly, but the tummy tuck can be a bit slow to bounce back from with these conditions. The scleroderma should have little to do with your healing unless you have been on prednisone. It would be wise to have your surgeon (board certified plastic surgeon) consult with your rheumatologist directly concerning your perioperative care. Good luck.
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March 25, 2014
Answer: Fibromyalgia and Scleroderma The combination is not uncommon as they are often interrelated, the breast reduction should improve the FM significantly, but the tummy tuck can be a bit slow to bounce back from with these conditions. The scleroderma should have little to do with your healing unless you have been on prednisone. It would be wise to have your surgeon (board certified plastic surgeon) consult with your rheumatologist directly concerning your perioperative care. Good luck.
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