Sorry. To clarify I was taking magnesium supplements. Not magnesium citrate. Is this harmful? I take the daily dosage which is 400 mg, but I can limit it to only 200 mg instead. I haven't read anywhere online that taking magnesium before surgery is bad and it's not on the list of medications I should avoid (except magnesium salicylate) which is not at all what I'm taking. My surgery is Thursday. My anesthesiologist is calling me tomorrow and I will let him know. Still should I discontinue this?
Answer: Supplements for surgery Omega 3 fats (e.g. fish oil, EFA, flax seed oil, Krill oil), NSAID's (aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn), Vitamin E, "blood thinners" and a whole host of supplements and medicines can cause excessive bleeding and bruising and therefore increase your recovery time. When in doubt stay away from supplements unless they are designed for surgery. I offer to my patients specific supplements that speed healing, reduce swelling, bruising and in some cases minimize discomfort (for example Bromelain, Arnica Montanum, and Vitamins designed for surgery.Bottom Line: Certain vitamins and minerals can speed healing others can cause problems and slow the process down or cause complications. If healing is going well I usually let my patients go back to their usual regimen of supplementsCheck with your doctor as only your doctor would have access to your medical history and what would be best for you. We typically allow our patients to continue their supplements 10 days post op if their recovery is going well.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Supplements for surgery Omega 3 fats (e.g. fish oil, EFA, flax seed oil, Krill oil), NSAID's (aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn), Vitamin E, "blood thinners" and a whole host of supplements and medicines can cause excessive bleeding and bruising and therefore increase your recovery time. When in doubt stay away from supplements unless they are designed for surgery. I offer to my patients specific supplements that speed healing, reduce swelling, bruising and in some cases minimize discomfort (for example Bromelain, Arnica Montanum, and Vitamins designed for surgery.Bottom Line: Certain vitamins and minerals can speed healing others can cause problems and slow the process down or cause complications. If healing is going well I usually let my patients go back to their usual regimen of supplementsCheck with your doctor as only your doctor would have access to your medical history and what would be best for you. We typically allow our patients to continue their supplements 10 days post op if their recovery is going well.
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Answer: Magnesium I have not read about any problems with this supplement, but Be sure to discuss with your own surgeon about how this applies to you, and whether they have any special concerns in your case.
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Answer: Magnesium I have not read about any problems with this supplement, but Be sure to discuss with your own surgeon about how this applies to you, and whether they have any special concerns in your case.
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Mg Magnesium will not present any issues with surgery, anesthesia or healing. There would be no reason to stop it.
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Answer: Mg Magnesium will not present any issues with surgery, anesthesia or healing. There would be no reason to stop it.
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Answer: I am taking magnesium supplements NOT magnesium citrate. Sorry for the confusion. I am also taking a multivitamin and vitamin c. WHY have you NOT called your operative chosen surgeon to ask these pre op questions??? It is ALWAYS best to speak to the one whom is doing your surgery vs over the internet docs who do not even know you.....
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Answer: I am taking magnesium supplements NOT magnesium citrate. Sorry for the confusion. I am also taking a multivitamin and vitamin c. WHY have you NOT called your operative chosen surgeon to ask these pre op questions??? It is ALWAYS best to speak to the one whom is doing your surgery vs over the internet docs who do not even know you.....
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December 1, 2015
Answer: Speak with your surgeon You are doing the right thing as your surgeon is the one to answer this question. But I don't see any issue with taking magnesium prior to surgery. Best. Dr. Nazarian
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Answer: Speak with your surgeon You are doing the right thing as your surgeon is the one to answer this question. But I don't see any issue with taking magnesium prior to surgery. Best. Dr. Nazarian
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