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If anybody has problems with anesthesia

Posted by sturner62 @sturner62, Sep 29, 2023

I have a thyroid nodule that I need to have a biopsy on. If it comes back positive I’ll have to have my thyroid removed. They will have to put me under anesthesia. I got this neuropathy when I took a muscle relaxer, which they say suppresses the central nervous system. I’m afraid if I go on the anesthesia it’s going to suppress my nervous system and make my neuropathy really bad or possibly something else I don’t want to say. Kind of a bad situation just wondering anybody that has neuropathy that has had surgery was able to have something else besides general anesthesia. My guess is probably not.

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sturner62 | @sturner62 | Oct 5, 2023
In reply to @matilda1993 "I’m always nervous before a procedure including novocaine for dental procedures. My neuropathy flared in January..." + (show)
@matilda1993

I’m always nervous before a procedure including novocaine for dental procedures. My neuropathy flared in January after I had a tooth pulled which I attributed to inflammation. I spoke to the oral surgeon prior to my implant surgery about concerns but did ok. I just had a colonoscopy and did fine with the anesthesia as well. Talk to the doctor, meditate/relax as best you can prior and I’m wishing you the best. Btw I had most of my thyroid removed surgically and then radioactive iodine finished it off. This was years before neuropathy hit, however. Sending healing to you.

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Thanks for sharing with that man good to know.

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louise67 | @louise67 | Oct 28, 2023

I had lots of trouble after a general anesthetic 5 years ago which turned out to be ketamine. I couldnt' sit or stand without help for a month. lI had surgery again this spring and the anesthesiologist used something different. I was left with an unusal amount of pain, but that has subsided over time. Be sure to tell your surgeonl about your concerns and whether you've had trouble with any kind of anaesthesia before. I now tell any dr and time I undergo kind of procedure, even local numbing. My surgeon was very understanding and willing to deal with my concerns. I hope yours is too.

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barbara5270 | @barbara5270 | Nov 8, 2023
In reply to @johnbishop "@sturner62, Years ago I had surgery for a torn cartilage in my knee and they did..." + (show)
@johnbishop

@sturner62, Years ago I had surgery for a torn cartilage in my knee and they did a spinal tap instead of general anesthesia. I still remember the discussion with the anesthesiologist about the risks involved. I didn't have neuropathy at the time. That was in my mid 30s. My idiopathic small fiber neuropathy developed gradually over the next 30 years and I've had a knee replacement and a bi-lateral inguinal hernia surgery in the past 5 years both with general anesthesia with no issues or impacts to my neuropathy although they did discuss possible impacts prior to the surgeries. Are you able to discuss your concerns and possible alternatives with your doctor or surgeon?

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@johnbishop
I awaken from a 2016 kidney robotic surgery with poly neuropathy. It’s been about the same for 7 years. I’ve been reading people developing paralysis. Our is the mobility after 30 years?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 8, 2023
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@barbara5270

@johnbishop
I awaken from a 2016 kidney robotic surgery with poly neuropathy. It’s been about the same for 7 years. I’ve been reading people developing paralysis. Our is the mobility after 30 years?

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Welcome @barbara5270, Sorry to hear you developed polyneuropathy following your surgery. Do you mind sharing a little more about your symptoms and any treatments you have found helpful?

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