Re: doc appt today

[Guest guest]

Sorry you are feeling so bad. I know the pred will make you feel

better, just be careful with the higher doses. I know we all know

about the common side effects that happen fairly quickly but just

keep in mind that there are a few side effects that can be crippling

or cause other more dangerous problems, notably AVN. I've noticed

that sometimes the docs don't even bother to mention about AVN but

they really should being as it is serious. I wonder if it's because

it isn't one of the symptoms that shows up fairly quickly like the

others ( moon face, swelling, acne, mood swings etc. ) Even though

those side effects from pred almost always happen they do go away and

don't cause long term damage unlike AVN, and bone thinning. I wish

my Rheumy had told me about AVN.

Jen

[Guest guest]

Gail,

while a slight WBC increase post op would be expected, this seems high to

me. You should be checked also by your surgeon to be sure you dont have an

injection at the surgical sites. If you can look or have someone you love

look for you, make sure the site is not oozing any pus or looks red or

feels hot to touch. also, check your temps a few times per day.... not sure

if fever due to Still's but if you had an infection you might develop a

fever as well (typically over 101). We'll all feel better if you make

sure!!!! let us know!

hugs,

Jo

In a message dated 7/16/2009 8:41:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

glmrphy@... writes:

white count was 19,500

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