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01/16/2012 00:10
FOGG 
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01/16/2012 00:10
FOGG
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Happy Gas
Hi All.
If there are any Medical Types reading this, can you tell me if there is any reason why a patient about to undergo NA cannot be given happy gas (Nitrous oxide) to ease the pain of the anaesthetic injections?
I am planning to have NA for the third time soon and for me these injections are the worst part!
Cheers
Steve
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01/17/2012 03:10
flojo 
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01/17/2012 03:10
flojo
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Re: Happy Gas
I don't know.
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01/17/2012 11:00
spanishbuddha  Administrator
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01/17/2012 11:00
spanishbuddha Administrator
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Re: Happy Gas
I don't know either. Just thinking aloud, maybe they don't want to dull some senses, as despite the anaesthetic I suspect they want you to tell the surgeon if he's getting too close to nerves as he cuts with the needle? I've read reports on here of people saying they can feel electric-like shocks if indeed the cutting needle approaches closely to a nerve. IANAD.
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01/17/2012 20:40
FOGG
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01/17/2012 20:40
FOGG
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Re: Happy Gas
spanishbuddha:
I don't know either. Just thinking aloud, maybe they don't want to dull some senses, as despite the anaesthetic I suspect they want you to tell the surgeon if he's getting too close to nerves as he cuts with the needle? I've read reports on here of people saying they can feel electric-like shocks if indeed the cutting needle approaches closely to a nerve. IANAD.
OK - I have had NA twice now - Once in Florida with Charlie Eaton (thats what he likes to be called) who is an amazingly skilled and reassuring doctor - the second time was in Australia, Vic with David Hunter-Smith who was also a lovely man and a skilled NA exponent. (learned from Eaton I am told)
As far as the "Electric Shocks" are concerned,,, yes I understand that part and have experienced them first hand (no pun intended) But to my (non medical) mind - I cannot see why the doctor/surgeon couldn't administer some Nitrous Oxide Gas prior to giving these injections to take the pain away as the gas wears off in a very short time - I spoke to my GP and he couldn't see any reason other that that the doctor would have to pre-arrange for the Nitrous Oxide Gas and a nurse to administer it to be present.
Regards
Steve
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01/17/2012 21:13
callie
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01/17/2012 21:13
callie
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Re: Happy Gas
All of this reminds me of a root canal I had 40 years ago. I couldn't believe it that the dentist wasn't going to give me any anesthetic. He said, "I can tell by your reaction when I go through the bottom of the tooth root". The Dustin Hoffman movie always reminds me of the experience, also.
I will say that I'm glad I had very little pain from my limited fasciectomy.
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01/17/2012 21:33
FOGG
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01/17/2012 21:33
FOGG
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Re: Happy Gas
callie:
All of this reminds me of a root canal I had 40 years ago. I couldn't believe it that the dentist wasn't going to give me any anesthetic. He said, "I can tell by your reaction when I go through the bottom of the tooth root". The Dustin Hoffman movie always reminds me of the experience, also.
I will say that I'm glad I had very little pain from my limited fasciectomy.
BAD DENTIST :-)
Apart from the pain of the initial anaesthetic injections in my hands - I can report that the rest of the entire operation was painless and allowed us to chat and joke as it took place.
However: (& there is always one eh?) I was measured up for night splints and found that I couldn't handle the pain produced from wearing them - (like a slow throbbing toothache) which kept me from sleeping.
So, I will make sure that I get a good strong prescription knockout painkiller form my doctor this time 
I will post the results of my NA operation here as soon as I have had it.
Cheers
Steve
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01/18/2012 00:38
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01/18/2012 00:38
hammer
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Re: Happy Gas
My Doctor refered to the electric shock as a "Zinger".I had it shoot all the way to the elbow.It gets your attention,for sure.
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