Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I just found out i have to have my ovary removed which will require surgery, i am wondering if i have to come off my methotrexate? Does anyone know. JOlene **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Jolene: you will always have to stop drugs that weaken the immune system before surgery because of the risk of infection during surgery can be high - and very problematic when you in a weakened condition because of the physical trauma to your body. Joanna Hoelscher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I think because of the immuno-suppressant nature of it. Gareeth Jo wrote: > I have to have surgery. They told me I have to come off my > methotrexate for one week before and two weeks after. Does anyone > know why? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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