Knee surgery and PD meds??

[Astra7]

Today I am seeing a surgeon about my bad knee. I am concerned that I will have to stop my Madapor before surgery, as it says on the packet.

Is this true? I cannot imagine going without it - just the thought of that makes me anxious.

[seachan]

I had a knee replacement three years ago and I still took Madopar, I took it before and after the operation and was fine. I explained to the doctor and nurse what was needed and found them to be very good with this

[eschneid]

Astra,

I had shoulder surgery last week and told them what I needed to do, which was take my c/l + mucuna doses as I normally would. My neuro sent out a letter saying that's what I needed to do. The surgeons and anesthetist don't want any blood thinning meds to be used(it is not) or taking more than a sip or so with the meds. It was no problem for anyone

I was trying to avoid general anesthesia which I did in favor of a nerve block + local/regional anesthesia as it's easier on patients (especially us) -less confusion & possible short term memory loss. People told me that general anesthesia affecting PDers negatively is anecdotal evidence. I tell them I have to live with "anecdotal". They can do this for a knee I'm sure. Also, the nerve block helps with pain as it stays in body for 12-24 hours.

You will be fine. Try to relax and focus your mind on something that makes you smile.

Good luck to you.

Eric

[JMSL]

I had total knee replacement surgery 2 months ago & I did not have to stop taking carbidopa/levodopa. I even took a dose shortly before surgery with just a few sips of water. They did not use general anesthesia but rather a spinal anesthesia/block with IV sedation, which worked perfectly for me. Best of luck with the surgery - my new bionic knee feels so much better than my bad knee did and I hope that you'll have similar results!

[Jdig]

Hi Astra, I am sorry to hear you need knee surgery. I had a knee operation also, about 16 months ago, and was not asked not to take my PD medications (carbidopa/levodopa). However, whilst the anesthetist was visiting me, he explained that metoclopramide is an anesthetic used in some situations, and has been found to be particularly detrimental to people with Parkinson’s. I hope your operation is a success.