Anaesthesia with compensated cirrhosis

[Beauport]

I'm due to have a hysteroscopy as a matter of some urgency. This procedure can be done with or without anaesthetic, but given the excruciating pain I suffered during a recent endometrial biopsy, I want to have an epidural anaesthetic for this next investigation. Does anyone have experience of epidural anaesthesia? Many thanks for any help you can give me.

[Hidden]

Hi ! I had an epidural for both my caesarian sections .. loved it no problems. Have you discussed all your options fully with all the relevant specialists though ?

Sorry you are suffering with endometriosis ... my daughter too has it but will be waiting a long time for a laproscopy to confirm the severity and removal, it's in her bowel and ovaries. It's a very unknown, under recognised and under treated condition but l hope your hysterectomy will help you. I had mine 12 years ago due to fibroids and dermoid cysts... what freaky little things they are ! Take it easy and let us know how you get on.

Best wishes to you.

Laura

[Beauport in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Laura. Having consulted my hepatologist, he has agreed that the hysteroscopy can go ahead with a spinal anaesthetic but NOT a general. I had an epidural anaesthetic a few years ago when I had a hip replacement. So, I'm going ahead! Will keep you posted,

Carole

[Hidden in reply to Beauport]

All the best. Yes do keep me posted Xxx

[Greengal314 in reply to Beauport]

How did your hip replacement go?

[Mama41]

I had a hysteroscopy done under general anaesthetic a couple of years ago. I was in and out of hospital in about 6 hours.

I’ve had 4 or 5 epidurals (c section and liver surgeries) they are good for pain relief after major surgery but not sure if they are offered for something like a hysteroscopy.

Have they offered you general anaesthetic?

I definitely wouldn’t have it done while awake.

[Beauport in reply to Mama41]

My hepatalogist has agreed to the anaesthetic being administered spinally. I had the same epidural procedure a few years ago when I had a hip op. It's evidently the safest way to administer anaesthetic for cirrhosis sufferers. Thanks for your reply - much appreciated.

[Mama41 in reply to Beauport]

Oh that’s good to hear. Hope it goes well.