Pre-procedural restrictions are necessary to ensure a good quality of PRP with high platelet integrity AND to optimize your body’s response to the PRP injection. Please let your provider know what medications and supplements you are currently taking so that they may advise you appropriately. Please adhere to the following guidelines: No cortisone injections within 30 days of PRP 14 days prior to PRP all oral steroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone, etc.) must be discontinued 5 days prior to PRP all NSAIDs and anti-inflammatory supplements must be discontinued BUT patients taking aspirin to prevent heart attack, stroke, etc. it should continue it 3 days prior to PRP patients must discontinue drinking alcohol and temporarily adjust their diet. Patients are directed to reduce intake of fat, sugar, and refined carbs in their diet to optimally concentrate their platelets. Patients must also increase water intake ( to at least 8 cups of water per day) to stay hydrated to facilitate blood draw. Also, patients must avoid diuretics like coffee, soda, and other caffeinated beverages 1 day prior to PRP patients are asked to abstain from heavy exercise or strenuous activity and drink at least 8 cups of water The day of the PRP Procedure we ask all patients to bathe and wash the area to be infected with soap & water and drink at least 8 cups of water prior to their procedure