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Need a GA for ovary and fallopian tube surgery - advice please

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Tazchurch
Tazchurch

I understand from The Royal College of Anaestetists web site that this will be started off by a cannula, a needle in a vein, I am terrified of them and they make me hysterical, they affect me so badly physically that I usually pass out and have a fit as I am epileptic, hence my reaction to them.

Is there anyway round this?

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  • margaret105
    margaret105 Tazchurch

    Posted

    hi ask your doctor or the surgeon when you get there,honest i have had lots these now you hardly feel them ,but do ask ,hope this helps magssmile
    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch margaret105

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply, sadly I have a low threashold to pain and feel them acutely , my Dr is useless so I will ask the surgeon when get there
  • june77782
    june77782 Tazchurch

    Posted

    I am sure if you explain your anxiety they can give you something to calm you down beforehand xx
    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch june77782

      Posted

      Just an update as asthmatic wouldn't as felt could cause problems and GA itself can/does cause depressed breathing
  • dizzylizzie
    dizzylizzie Tazchurch

    Posted

    With children they will apply a  cream which numbs the area first before putting canula in you could ask about this - if it is about the pain / feeling needle going in
    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch dizzylizzie

      Posted

      Will ask about that as is pain. Have a low pain threashold causing me to faint and a low threashold to a fit (am epileptic), when do faint, so pain=fit
    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch

      Posted

      Just an update, Would not do this as often in adults  it makes the vein more difficult to find and the procedure more distressing as often takes several attempts and can cause alot more pain
  • Tazchurch
    Tazchurch

    Posted

    As you can see from my replies there was no alternative but to have me hysterical and once in do anaesthetic ASAP before could fit. Hated it
    • dizzylizzie
      dizzylizzie Tazchurch

      Posted

      sorry that idea was no good, if you ever need anaesthetic again have you considered hypnotherapy to get through?  a friend of mine said that she had hypnotherapy to go in to hospital for an operation as she couldn't cope with the idea of the mask on her face as she is terribly claustrophobic.  It worked for her.  She suggested I go because I am getting anxious about op and all that it entails.  Another mutual friend also saw the hypnotherapist as she couldn't go on holiday as she was terrified of flying.

       

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