I take rituximab and prednisone every six months to prevent relapses although I have not had any relapses. The NMO affected my spine causing paralysis from waist down but praise God I am walking now..(cant run)...but can walk.
April 14, 2016
Answer: Autoimmune disease and rhinoplasty Thanks for your question. I think it would depend on a few factors. If you are immunosuppressed at all, you have a higher risk of infection from any kind of surgery. Infection from rhinoplasty isn't common, but I have seen a few. You would also have slower healing than someone with a normal immune system. If you came to me, I'd want to have a letter from your rheumatologist saying that THEY thought it was a good idea or not. You'd also need to be cleared by your primary care doc. I'm an expert in nasal surgery; they're an expert in everything else!
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April 14, 2016
Answer: Autoimmune disease and rhinoplasty Thanks for your question. I think it would depend on a few factors. If you are immunosuppressed at all, you have a higher risk of infection from any kind of surgery. Infection from rhinoplasty isn't common, but I have seen a few. You would also have slower healing than someone with a normal immune system. If you came to me, I'd want to have a letter from your rheumatologist saying that THEY thought it was a good idea or not. You'd also need to be cleared by your primary care doc. I'm an expert in nasal surgery; they're an expert in everything else!
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April 13, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty with autoimmune diseases This is a tough question. There are specific autoimmune diseases that may affect healing while others may have more risk with anesthesia. I would have an in depth discussion with your rhumatologist to see what the risks of general anesthesia would be on your condition. If they were able to clear you for surgery with low risks, then it would be up to you and your surgeon. It is just another risk to add to anesthesia. Best of luck
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April 13, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty with autoimmune diseases This is a tough question. There are specific autoimmune diseases that may affect healing while others may have more risk with anesthesia. I would have an in depth discussion with your rhumatologist to see what the risks of general anesthesia would be on your condition. If they were able to clear you for surgery with low risks, then it would be up to you and your surgeon. It is just another risk to add to anesthesia. Best of luck
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