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anesthesia and oophectomy

From: Mel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:24:55 -0600 (CST)

I had an emergency laparotomy Sunday, Oct 27th, under general anesthesia, for a single ovary removal. I have been having some unusual symptoms and I wonder if they are due to the anesthesia. From what I understand, hormones should not be a factor.

The first few nights in the hospital, I would wake up startled and jumpy several times a night. I had a PCA with Demerol during my hospital stay.

The first night I went home, I would wake up freezing cold and drenched in sweat. This has been occurring since I got home and has not improved except for the night I took valium. Also, I have been having vivid, somewhat frightening, dreams since I got home.

I had been experiencing some emotional highs and lows during the day, but this has improved to baseline approximately post op day # 6.

I don't know how to explain it well, but I have a feeling that something happened in surgery that perhaps I have a slight memory of.

Can you educate me on the effects of anesthesia in relation to subconscious memories? Also, can my physical and emotional symptoms be an after effect of anesthesia?



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