Hi All,

I have to have a minor Op.Can anyone offer advice on the best type or what to avoid when you have Chemical Intolerance. Or point me to some info that I can take to the aneasthetist.

Many thanks

Sarah

Hi Sarah,

I can't speak from experience but I would say you should be relatively safe with a local anaesthetic. The problems generally begin when chemicals flood the brain with regards to MCS.

Ironically I went to a Mexican clinic for alternative treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Candida-related illness etc and had to have a general anaesthetic in order for a shunt to be placed in my chest for IV nutrient administration during my stay. As soon as I got home to the UK I developed MCS. Obviously I can't say for sure the anaesthetic was the trigger that pushed me over the edge into MCS but in my opinion it was the most toxic thing by far I was given during my stay at the clinic.

Have you looked on the MCS America site? They have a number of information sheets for various problems those with MCS face. Not sure if they have one for operations/surgery but worth a look.

Other than that I'm not sure what the best options are, sorry.

I hope you work something out and the operation goes smoothly - in every way.

Take care.<br /><br />Post edited by: Maff, at: 2010/05/11 15:09

Sarah,

This from Lourdes Salvador of MCS AMerica via our Facebook page:

\&quot;I'd suggest getting a biocompatibility test done and avoiding anything with epinephrine in it. Since I had my biocompatibility testing and insist on no-epi versions, I have had no problems or adverse reactions.\&quot;

I hope I'm not too late with all this!

Let us know how you get on.

I saw a similar post on another forum asking about anaesthetia during surgery for someone with MCS. The reply was to ask for \&quot;preservative and adrenal free anaesthetia\&quot;. Makes me wonder what types of preservative are used in the anaesthetia.

Hi Maff,


No your not too late. . ...because I keep putting it off!! Thanks for the info. I will do some more investigating.

Good luck with studies are you coming up for exam time. Mines an examinable component done at home. . .yipeee!!

Only got a week to complete though. .. must crack on

Take Care

Hi Karen,

Thanks for you post. I shall remember to add adrenalin the the preservatives - thanks very much.

Glad your getting on with the mask. Things will get better. It gave me the freedom to go places for a short time I wouldnt normally go. . but couldnt use it for hours as I was too sensitive it really was just a safety mechanism in advance of avoidance. You get all sorts. . .you get laughed at in the street. Little children wave. . .man carry your luggage/shopping. people make carzy signs behind your back. Ive experienced it all! As long as your safe honey . . let the rest of them get on with it!

I can walk to the local shop without mine now. . .well have it in pocket incase of any unforeseen painting/creasoting/road surfacing/bonfires. . ..etc etc .. . .people with too much perfume in the post office queue!!! I couldn't do that a year ago.

take care

sarah