Like I said, we have been there, done that, as the mountain dew commercial goes.
Oxycontin is the best one for my wife.
-----Original Message----- From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org]On Behalf Of Mary Wade Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 10:26 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS Subject: Re: Anesthesia & Oxycontin
Frank--Can you call anesthesiology dept at the hospital where you would have your surgery and direct that question to an anesthesiologist? Those ppl know their meds! I've decided if I find that I need pain management again (now off ALL pains meds after my surgery two weeks ago...wheeeeeeeeee)....that I will go to a pain clinic that is staffed by anesthesiologist. Been to a physiatrist...and appreciate that angle...but would be curious about how an pain specialist who is an anesthesiologist would differ in approach.
At 09:37 AM 12/30/00 -0600, you wrote:
>I've been taking oxycontin for two years as a result of a wedge fracture
>of the fourth lumbar vertebra, a completely sundered SI joint, and
>various other fractures.
>
>I may need thoracic surgery in the near future, and I've heard at least
>one story about someone being told that oxycontin use must be stopped
>prior to undergoing general anesthesia.
>
>This story has filled me with fear and loathing.
>
>I'm certain I could not survive a cold-turkey cessation of oxcontin.
>
>Is it really necessary to stop taking oxycontin or like pain medication
>prior to general anesthesia?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Frank
>