I have heard that people with PD have tro... - Cure Parkinson's
I have heard that people with PD have trouble with operations when they are put to sleep. Is this true ERIC
I have had 6 back surgeries and 1 knee replacement with no trouble!
But for the majority it is an issue and working in this field for twenty years now we have developed enough research and evidence to advice avoiding anaesthetics where possible or to make sure your meds are taken right up to surgery and straight after.
I recently had a Hernia op - no problem.
My husband has had epidural twice without any problems
Epidural a are not anaesthetic and recommended in pwp.
I had not heard that before, anesthesia and PD, but I am a redhead with PD and Redheads need more anesthesia than normal. I found this to be true going to the dentist to have my wisdom teeth pulled as well as surgery to repair an Aortic Embolism. This was also factual on other surgeries as well, before I knew I had PD.
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This is a link to a leaflet published by Parkinson's UK about this very subject.
I Have had three operations and have not had any problems, being put to sleep or waking up from it.
Some anaesthetics do not mi with some PD medication, make sure to mention your concerns if you are preparing for an operation, and also make sure that the hospital understands your medication routine. It is best if you or your carer can sort this out beforehand and retain some kind of control over when you get your meds. Some people with PD are low on B12 and folate especially if they have been treated for a long time, and a major deficiency can brought on by nitrous oxide use during operations. Some PD organisations have run campaigns related to PD and hospital stays, and it is worth checking out their websites to see what information they have. Not getting your meds on time is a major source of problems during hospitals stays, This is perhaps what you have heard about.
Avoid any anaesthetic if possible. Never be nil by mouth . Take your pd meds right up to the operation time and as soon as possible after. Apomorphine duodopa and rotigotine can all be used throughout surgery.
The only problem I had was on my last colonoscopy I woke up to soon couldn't move just tried two attempts to shout .on the second one they realised and took the camera out as they said they were just finished. Would this be related to pd meds or lack of..
Possibly but only if you had stopped your pd meds for a period of time. But the rules are always to avoid being without pd meds if pissible
That's very interesting thankyou I usually do not take them from the previous evening until after the procedure the next day . I'll ask before my next colonoscopy what I should do..
You need to be the expert patient they cannot be the experts in the Parkinson's field as they work wit the bowel. Dopamine controls bowel function and by stopping it the bowel will be sluggish but so will you and your swallow . Asia of water with your meds is the rule in the UK.
I have been put to sleep at least 4 times...no problems
