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Allergy to Anaesthetics/Analgesics.
by Frank_E, Oct 18, 2009 10:45AM
Hi, I have the option of surgery for an ulnar nerve injury (decompression at the cubital tunnel) .
My mother was allergic to pethedine and from what my sister said it was a tue allergic reaction (rahther than a side effect) i.e. hives etc possibly haemolytic and she was at deaths door.
If there is allergy to such a drug is it common to be allergic to similar anaesthetics / analgesics?
Do such allergies run in families, eg HLA determined?
I'm not even sure what anaesthetics they use for this operation but I'm in the UK and as it is through the NHS it is not possible nor the done thing to contact a Surgeon or Anaesthetist in advance to discuss.
My mother was allergic to pethedine and from what my sister said it was a tue allergic reaction (rahther than a side effect) i.e. hives etc possibly haemolytic and she was at deaths door.
If there is allergy to such a drug is it common to be allergic to similar anaesthetics / analgesics?
Do such allergies run in families, eg HLA determined?
I'm not even sure what anaesthetics they use for this operation but I'm in the UK and as it is through the NHS it is not possible nor the done thing to contact a Surgeon or Anaesthetist in advance to discuss.
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How are you? Were you able to proceed with your ulnar nerve injury? Allergies may run in families but not specifically the exact allergen. Before any operation, there is usually a meeting with your anesthesiologist to discuss the method and anesthetics used.They also should clear you if you have allergy to certain drugs or if you have underlying medical condition. This is to ensure that the operation will be fine. Take care and do keep us posted.