I have Fibromyalgia/Scleroderma and I'm getting a Breast Reduction/Tummy Tuck in April. 6 1/2 hour surgery? (photos)

March 20, 2014
Asked By:Springycurls

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?

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