Re: Dental Work and Prednisone

[Guest guest]

I would probably wait a few days after your procedure before taking the pred,

but that's just me.

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After I get my bloodwork done (hopefully Monday) my Rheummy wants me to

start on 20 mg of Prednisone daily. I realized that I have a dentist

appointment on Tuesday initially for a cleaning but I know he wants to

start working on a new crown. Is there a risk associated with taking a

steroid and having dental work? I know that my wife who has a mitral

valve prolapse has to take an antibiotic every time she goes to the

dentist due to the risk of developing pericarditis. Just wondering the

the protocol is with taking steroids and having dental work done.

Advise would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Bob

[Guest guest]

Hi Bob,

If I were you, I'd just double check with the dentist and Rheumatologist first.

It can't hurt to ask.

Lori

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[Guest guest]

>

> I would probably wait a few days after your procedure before taking

the pred, but that's just me.

>

> --

> Dodge

>

Thanks Dodge. I suspect that could be a few weeks. First visit for

the cleaning, then set up the appointments for the crown work. Not

sure I can wait that long. Maybe better to put off the dental work for

now.

[Guest guest]

Hi Lori,

Yes, I made a mental note to call the dentist firsst thing in the

morning. A call to the Rheummy probably makes sense too.

Thanks.

Bob

>

> Hi Bob,

> If I were you, I'd just double check with the dentist and

Rheumatologist first. It can't hurt to ask.

> Lori

> http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

> http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

>

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