Sarcoidosis ... help

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Hi Everyone :)

I have a question for those who ever heard about this illness

My Grandfather has Sarcoidosis , so he been on surgery for 2 times and is been less then 2 years .. a month ago he been having this bad stomach pains that doesn't let him eat at all and his very weak his not the same like he use to , his a very healthy person he eats right , u never see him aeting junk food , he doesn't smoke or drink and his very active. .. I'm afraid that something bad could happen to him .. So the doctor told him he should have surgery again . But he doesn't want to because he has a very sensitive stomach for recuperation.. It sucks because every year it keeps coming back to him , not even a year maybe 8-9 months .. He has a 10 -12 pound mass around his stomach that has been taken off twice .. i was wondering if theres any treatment ?

Also i hear about this pill called " Predison" Is like steroid it says it helps alot but i want to know if he could still drink it knowing that he has that mass/ inflammation on his stomach or does he has to have surgery 1st then have the pill .

It will be very helpful is someone helps me out

thank you :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I'm very sorry for the situation you and your grandfather are in. Unfortunately we can not offer you medical advice. I would recommend that you accompany your grandfather to his doctors office and together discuss his options benefits/risks with his doctor, if of course your grandfather is okay with this.

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Specializes in Peds Homecare.

As the previous poster said, we can't give medical advise. Please speak with his doctor.

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Specializes in acute care med/surg, LTC, orthopedics.

For the record... it's Prednisone, a steroidal anti-inflammatory often used for symptom control for many autoimmune disorders (like Sarcoidosis). Otherwise, what the other posters said. Hope it all turns out okay.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

I don't blame you for being worried about your grandfather, especially if he used to be able to eat and now cannot.

This change would worry anyone.

I suggest you go with him to one of his appointments, and bring a list of questions for his doctor.

And keep asking questions. :)

Per the Terms of Service, none of the members here may offer medical advice.

I wish you the best in dealing with this, and improved health for your grandfather.

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