Posted by shar on October 17, 2000, at 20:44:16
In reply to Re: A spinal it is....., posted by Greg on October 17, 2000, at 19:29:25
Greg,
I had general once and puked my guts out (almost literally) for about 24 hours. Dr. (who was in a different town from where I lived) made me spend the night at his house. That is my main bad reaction to anesth. Also to codeine.This is gross so either skip the post or read the last paragraph: when I was pregnant I vomited constantly for the whole 9 months; about every 3 hours, and at least once at night (wake up and puke). I mean anything I ate came back, if I didn't eat, if I took something to settle my stomach, sometimes even drinking water would cause it, etc. I was actually very ill (and dr. didn't realize it until I passed out on the exam table at about 8 months) and it's sort of a miracle (and being 18 probably) that baby and I did so well. Point being that I seem to now have a very sensitive vomit button, so once I start it can be very, very hard to "break the cycle" and it can go on for days. From the flu, something I ate, etc.
I know now that they can add anti-nausea drugs to the anesth. so you don't have to puke forever. If I were ever faced with the option again, I would definitely add the anti-nausea.
However, when I had a breast biopsy not long ago, they used "IV sedation" (which I guess could be a benzo) and a local. I don't remember anything about the surgery except toward the end and I sort of woke up and they were talking about going dancing and closing the place down, and I said the last place I closed down was a department store, with my sister--but it was Xmas and they stayed open til 11:00. Then sort of went back to my dreamworld. No nausea resulted from that surgery. It was outpatient.
At any rate, if you have nausea or vomiting as a reaction, I would be on the safe side and either ask for anti-nausea stuff with the drugs, or get a script for Phenergan suppositories, 25 mg. (don't mess with the 12 mg) (and, yes, I know everyone hates suppositories, well, maybe not everyone) because if you can't keep anything down, anti-emetic oral meds often do not stay in your gut long enough to work. I insist on it if I'm nauseous from sickness or anything, or I will be off on another puke fest. It's very effective to go to the dr's office in the midst of a puke fest, because you will get your Phenergan for sure.
Good luck with your surgery! I will be thinking good thoughts for your quick recovery.
Shar
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