Louxx Posted October 28, 2006 can anyone give me a bit of information on a local anesthetic? i'm gettin a skin biopsy done on tuesday and I'm curious about how I'll feel that day/night.. its halloween!! I don't want to be asleep all night haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelley Ensz Posted October 28, 2006 Hi Louise, I have great news for you -- you will probably feel fabulous! Skin biopsies tend to be very easy and quite painless, not much worse than a mosquito bite or bee sting. The local anesthesia is just something to numb the skin in that area; it is not a pill or IV or anything that will have after effects. If you have Raynaud's, be sure to tell them so they can avoid using a vasoconstricting anesthetic, which can bring on an attack of Raynaud's. You might have a little bit of discomfort and about one stitch. But I'm sure you've had lots worse injuries and surgeries, and you will think of this (afterwards) as a walk in the park. The worst part of it is just thinking about it, beforehand! Quote Warm Hugs, Shelley Ensz Founder and President International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Hotline and Donations: 1-800-564-7099 The most important thing in the world to know about scleroderma is sclero.org. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louxx Posted October 28, 2006 ok thanks! no I havent got raynauds.. i think I do(without the colour changing fingers) but my doctors disagree because of blood tests! to be honest, i've actually never had any kind of surgery before or any injuries haha! but it'l still be a walk in the park, once I don't feel as drowsy as I do after getting blood tests! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheryl Posted October 28, 2006 Louise, Have a great Holloween evening. Don't party too hard. Just have fun with all your friends. Also, in case I forget later when the season gets roaring. Have a great Birthday. Holiday babies are often overlooked. Have a great 18th Birthday. Good luck on your skin biospy. Let us know any results. Sheryl Quote Strength and Warmth, Sheryl Sheryl Doom ISN Support Specialist (Retired) ISN Chat Moderator International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louxx Posted October 28, 2006 thanks sheryl :D I love early birthday greetings haha! i'm definatly having a great 18th birthday, :) i'll write back when I get results, or if I've any moaning to do on tuesday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
