Surgery anastethic

Living with Parkinson's Carers, friends and family
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Hi anyone share any experience on general anastethic and impact on symptoms and meds?
I have only had one general.before diagnosis and was so sick after for nearly a week,it is worrying me.
Thank you Ana

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I would imagine they must have a solution for the sickness, you will be asked if you have had any problems with GA on your PreOp anyway so be sure to ask if they don’t.

I am the complete opposite, I think it is amazing stuff. Being a chronic insomniac I will be skipping down to the theatre.

Best of luck

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Thank you, I will put that on my list!

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Thank you for reaching out Ana. Experiences with anaesthetic can vary and it is understandable to feel worried. We cannot give medical advice but we encourage you to speak with your specialist or Parkinson’s nurse before any procedure so your medication and care are managed safely. You may also find it helpful to hear from others in our online forum: https://forum.parkinsons.org.uk. If you would like to talk this through please call us on 0808 800 0303 or email [email protected]

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I believe they have different anesthetic gasses you could ask them to use a different gass ?one is more expensive but has less side effects I think

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Hello Ana,
I had a 4 hour surgery on 12th September which from managing my PD was very successful and I would suggest that my top tips are;

  1. Speak with your Neurologist (or if you are lucky to have ond your Parkinson’s Nurse) regarding the surgery you are having and if you know the length of time you will be under general anaesthetic. As they can work out the best way to take your meds on the operation day and depending on the length of the operations they can prescribe a patch instead of you taking your meds. I had an alternative med regime for my operation day.
  2. At your pre-op appointment make sure you mention the importance of PD medication on time and ask the Anesthetist if they can use one of the general anaesthetic, which are known to cause less issues / contradiction with your PD meds.
  3. Ask the consultant who is carrying out the Operation to place you first on the list on the operating schedule for that day. It does make a big difference particularly around not getting dehydrated.
  4. Make sure that you mention everything that might happen to you because of how PD affetcs you. As it is important that all medical staff who will be looking after you at the hospital are aware.
  5. Print out a timed list of medication for your operation day and separate one for your usual daily timings of your PD meds.
  6. If you see the Physios before the operations make sure you tell them about any postural or balance issue as it could alter when they first try and get you out of bed.

I was extremely lucky that the hospital and theatre staff were well aware of how the operation could affect my PD and post op they always provided my PD meds on time.
Possibly rare, I do not know for sure, but my Neurologist and the Neurosurgeon who performed my spinal operations had discussions prior to the operations which I am sure helped me.
I hope that all goes well with your operation and that you have a good experience of being looked after and have a speedy recovery. Best wishes John :sunglasses:

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John thankyou so much for your reply and help. I really apreciate your advice
Take care Ana

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