I have to have my nose operated on and the operation will take a while because they have to cut out bone from my nose because of breathing problems. Will the anesthetic cause me problems, I've had surgery before but only ever been "out to it" for a short period of time and I din't have problems then.\nI'm worried because this is a longer surgery.
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There are specialists involved in this...you need not worry about it.  They knock people out everyday, there is no harm to your body involved.\n\nI have had some slight problems in the past, because my body does not respond well to anesthetics...at worst you will be groggier for longer, possibly very tired for a couple of days after.  This is on the outer edge of the norm--everyone reacts differently.\n\nMy mom has had a sinus surgery similar to what you described...she had no problems at all.\n\nGOOD LUCK!  FEEL BETTER SOON!
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The oral sedative really helps. That's what I do. If they can give you nitrous oxide (laughing gas) on top of that then you'll have no problems.
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This sounds more like a reaction to the anesthetic than a true health problem. At least from the information you listed.\nDid your doctor tell you you have a heart problem?\nIf not it was a reaction to the surgery.\n\nMy wife is a nurse who cares for a variety of patients. She says she hopes you had all of your female parts removed to eliminate the chance of cancer spreading. \n\nAll you can do now is take lots of time with your children and teach them to be the best people they can be. That way if you leave them they will have had a good foundation to help them live a good life as adults. If you can afford it, buy some more life insurance to help them in case you die. We have annuities that we can collect even if we live to be old!\n\nGood luck.........
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I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt but it isn't all that bad. The needles will feel like a very sharp pinch in your mouth. They may give you four or five needles to make sure you're good and frozen. The second one you don't really feel as much. 3-5 are sort of a dull ache.\n\nWhen they pull the tooth you will hear a crunching sound. There's nothing to be alarmed about, it's perfectly normal. It feels rather unsettling when the tooth does come out. It doesn't hurt but your brain is telling you that it should hurt when it doesn't which is weird.\n\nIf you are really scared call the dentist and see if they can give you a prescription for Ativan or Valium. If you take a couple of those you'll probably fall asleep while they're putting the freezing in. If not you're going to think that this whole dentist thing rocks and it's the most fun you've had in awhile. ;)\n\nI have had 6 baby teeth pulled in my life and I have to stay the worst part is actually waiting for it to be done! The fear far outweighed the actual discomfort of the procedure. I also had my wisdom teeth pulled (I was asleep) a couple years ago. I was more afraid of being put to sleep than I was of the actual procedure (I was afraid I would still be able to feel it and not have any way of telling them). Again, it really wasn't nearly as bad as I had feared. My mouth was healthier and I was happier having it done.
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It can be very dangerous. Pills are meant to be swallowed and can destroy the lining inside the nose when snorted. This would have to be surgically repaired if damaged. Just don't snort anything.
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I got a filling done without any anaesthetic. It was the most painful experience I have ever had, EVER. \n\nIt was my first filling and the dentist said it was small enough that I wouldn't need freezing. Knowing nothing about dental pain, I agreed to let him drill my tooth.\n\nMy hands gripped the chair, and my glasses fogged up from the perspiration from the pain. I could feel the drill slowly approaching the nerves in my tooth, and then I felt the drill hit the nerve. I didn't know such pain was possible.\n\nBut since then, I've had cavities filled, a tooth pulled and recently, a wisdom tooth extracted, all done under local anasthetic and they've been good experiences.\n\nMoral of the story: make sure the dentist uses freezing.\n\nPS... did the dentist recover the crown in your throat?
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I suffered for YEARS.  I had the surgery almost a year ago and I wonder why I waited to long!!!  If you have them.... get them removed you will be thrilled not to have to deal with them.
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I had a nose job, fixing the septum and removing a bump on my nose, many years ago.  I remember, my whole face was pretty swollen for about a week.  Everything is "connected" with everything else on your face--so swelling anywhere around the surgical site is probably normal this soon after the surgery.\n   Good luck!  I am still so happy I had that surgery.  Take the meds they gave you after surgery AND be sure and see your doctor for the follow-up appointments!
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I'd wait a few more months and see if it goes by itself.\n\nA friend of mine fractured her nose 2 years ago and was left with a bump on the side. It was simply hard fluid build up, which will feel like bone, but the doctor told her it could take up to 8 months to go down.
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I have had many, many procedures on my teeth and I wouldn't do it any other way. I'd take that over novacaine or laughing gas any day. When they use an IV it's a sedation and it's very light so you snap out of it very quickly as compared to true anesthesia. I say enjoy every minute of it...it's like going on a vacation and being totally relaxed and next thing you know it's all done and you're home.
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Smoking creates risks for surgeons.  You constrict blood vessels, raise blood pressure, and have a whole host of weird chemicals running through your body.\n\nWhat happens if you have this surgery and can't get outside to smoke during recovery?  What happens if you run into post-surgical complications due to the diminished capacity of your blood vessels?\n\nI had a doctor tell me if I were to have surgery to correct spinal stenosis, I would fare better if I lost weight first.  These things can and do create complications.
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Get it out!!! Oh I totally feel for you and know exactly what you are saying. I am a dental assistant and I work in a dental office, however the doctors in my office did not want to remove my wisdom teeth because of the way they sat in relation to the nerves, etc. I waited it out, forever in so much pain before I finally saw an oral surgeon, who specifically deal with extractions opposed to general dentists. He did a great job, and no after effects, and all the pain is gone! I strongly advise you to get in there and get them out. They always warn you about the risks, they have to, but not to worry. You will be in good hands. Good luck!!!
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Yes you can go under general anesthesia..but usually that's only givin during extractions and/or dental surgery\n\nif it's only a regular appointment (drilling, filling..etc) I'm not sure if a dentist will permit that esp. that some procedures require the patient's cooperation\n\nask ur dentist to give u a sedative..that may help
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How long ago did you have it done?  As soon as the ENT pulled the 4 billion yards of gauze (LOL) out of my sinus (3 days after surgery) I felt fine.  I could breathe well for the first time in years.  And it's still good 8 years post-op.  I only needed the Percocet for the first two days.  I never had ear aches or tooth aches.  You better talk to your surgeon.
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With just local anesthetic, he doesn't have to have somebody drive him to and from his appointment.  He should not feel anything but the sights and sounds may freak him out a little bit.  I had mine taken out with just local anesthetic.  If he has sedation he's going to have to have a driver and deal with the effect of the medication.  However, he will not mind the procedure at all because he probably won't even remember it.  Some people don't like the idea of being "put to sleep".  Either way he should not have any pain the only difference is whether he wants to sleep through it or deal with the sights and sounds of having teeth taken out.\n\nDr. R.  DDS
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Usually, elective planned surgeries are not taken, when there is a respiratory infection, whether it's a active cold or lung infection. Since u're having enough time, it can be controlled well before ur planned date with adequate medicines.
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You may have to have your tonsils removed if it gets worse.  I had the symptoms of a sinus infection for over 3 months and finally i went to an ear nose and throat doctor, and with in 2 minutes of me opening my mouth he told me that it was my tonsils (they were huge) and they needed to be removed.  The surgery was fine, but the recovery was long and painful...great way to loose about 10 pounds though, cuz you don't/can't really eat.  Also, if you do have the surgery, and they give you codeine w/ Tylenol, take as much as you need to to take away the pain...they didn't tell me that until I was almost all heeled.