I've read a lot about taking multi-vitamins (without vitamin E), Arnica Montana, and Bromelain pre and post-op. I normally take a multi-vitmain, vitamin C, calicium + vitamin D, magnesium, iron, and fish oil. I'm down to just my calcium and vitamin C to avoid vitamin E and other supplements that were on my list of "do not take 2 weeks prior to surgery."
Are Arnica Montana and Bromelain necessary or even safe? I'm worried they may trigger migraines (which I have a history of)or be unsafe.
February 10, 2016
Answer: Not necessary Vitamins are generally good but not necessary. Your surgeon may have specific feelings about this, but personally, I feel that a well nourished patient does not need supplements.
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February 10, 2016
Answer: Not necessary Vitamins are generally good but not necessary. Your surgeon may have specific feelings about this, but personally, I feel that a well nourished patient does not need supplements.
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February 8, 2015
Answer: Supplements before surgery I advise my patients to avoid herbal supplements, high-dose vitamins and other products that might increase the risk of bleeding, for at least two weeks before surgery. I don't prescribe arnica or other medications prior to surgery but this is common practice for some other surgeons. There is variable evidence about the effectiveness of these supplements.
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February 8, 2015
Answer: Supplements before surgery I advise my patients to avoid herbal supplements, high-dose vitamins and other products that might increase the risk of bleeding, for at least two weeks before surgery. I don't prescribe arnica or other medications prior to surgery but this is common practice for some other surgeons. There is variable evidence about the effectiveness of these supplements.
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March 19, 2012
Answer: Mommy Makeover
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March 19, 2012
Answer: Mommy Makeover
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