anaesthetic - after effects

[lynneylou]

i had day surgery two weeks ago and still feel light headed and breathless. is this normal????

[johnlambert]

No,
see your GP

[someonesgirl]

no!

ive never had any effects from anethetic more than a few hours after.....

[andrea81]

I would ring NHS direct 0845 46 47, I wouldn't like to advice you on that!

[daffy654]

Are you on any medication related to the surgery you had(such as pain killers)? If you are it could be a side effect. I would definitely see your GP though as it needs further investigation.

[rocky pengy]

Firstly, did you have a general anaesthetic? If so, what it a major or minor procedure? What analgesia did you use after the operation? What analgesia were you sent home with?

Depending on what analgesia you've had and are still taken, as well as any new medications you've been started on, will determine if these symtoms are actually anaesthetic related or medication related.

[lynneylou]

I had a hysteroscopy and endoscopy resultin in a fibroid being removed and an ovarian cyst drained. I was given pain killers but didnt need to use any!!!! The feeling i get is the one when you have missed a meal and your sugar levels drop!!!!????

[rocky pengy]

Thanks for the extra information lynney.

Although you had a relatively straightforward investigative surgery, you should be up and about and not suffering any side-effects. You've not taken any painkillers which is interesting to note as some of them can contribute to the symptoms that you're describing. So we can fairly comfortably rule them out.

I'm presuming that you're eating and drinking relatively well, and (as unpleasant as it may be to enquire) going to the loo with no problems, with no unusual discharge.

Have you been suffering from any abdominal pain or cramps?

I'm presuming you're not asthmatic or diabetic as well.

Are you on any medication regularly (or not) that you were on prior to going in hospital? It is possible that any medication you were taking prior to surgery is now unsuitable for you. However, this is not very common.

It's difficult to give you a definate diagnosis via the web as there are a few options/possibilities to explore etc, which are best done in person by someone who knows you, i.e. GP. If you're symptoms are not easing and you're eating/drinking and mobilising relatively well, then see your GP. They will be aware of the surgery (and findings) so will be able to give you more information and pertinent examination.

I'm sorry I can't be more helpful at this stage, and whilst we could go back and forth for days trying to get down to the route of this, I'd hate for you to delay seeing your GP.

I hope you feel better very soon.

[stewey]

The first response, which was from johnlambert, was the best. Why does everyone pretend to be a doctor when these type of questions are asked?

[rocky pengy]

Point noted Stewey.

I may have been able to help, and perhaps save a trip to her GP thus putting her mind at ease. On this occasion I was unable to do so, so a trip to her GP is probably the best option.

Oh, and I wasn't pretending to be a doctor.... no pretending required.