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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Safe Is Anesthesia While Having Breathing Problems?

Hi Dr,My mother in law is addicted to multiple narcotic pain meds, anti seizure meds, xanex and migraine medication. she is in the hospital about to have gallbladder surgery tomorrow and the dr is unaware that she is abusing multiple medications. she also has difficulty breathing while she s asleep and wakes up gasping for air and my father in law has not mentioned this to the dr either. should she be going under any sort of anesthesia?
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
I would advice you to give your anesthetists all the details regarding drugs used and abused by your mother. There multiple life threatening drug interactions with anesthesia. You must also discuss about all the medical illnesses your mother is suffering from.
Thanks.
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How Safe Is Anesthesia While Having Breathing Problems?

Hello Welcome to HCM. I would advice you to give your anesthetists all the details regarding drugs used and abused by your mother. There multiple life threatening drug interactions with anesthesia. You must also discuss about all the medical illnesses your mother is suffering from. Thanks.