Skin Biopsy With Lidocaine Yesterday

[bellgirl]

Just wanted to let you guys know that Lidocaine without epinephrine was alright, but I should have opted for the Marcaine instead, because even though it was only a small injection in my nose, I definitely had some effects from this. I found it interesting, since some of you know, I have increased lacrimation (tearing) for no apparent reason, and that my left eye immediately teared after the injection in the left side of my nose. I prayed before my procedure, I was not anxious, and just asked for NO STIMULANTS. However, after the procedure, I went to prayer group, and about an hour later, I was extremely thirsty, and drank about 24 ounces of fluid at that point. I have been drinking more than usual, because of the warmer weather, as I should. When I got home, I leaned over to pick up something, and I almost passed out. That does NOT usually happen to me. Last night, it happened again, so needless to say, I am staying home today!! It was warmer yesterday, in the 70's, but I was compensating with extra fluids. I was somewhat restless last night and have buzzing in the left side of my head, (not to mention my constant tinnitus) and chest pain today with "normal flushing", haven't felt faint, but I'm also sitting at the computer.

[MandyBrook]

I've also been drinking to compensate for the heat... It's WAY too hot in the south for this time of year LOL

[corina]

thanks for sharing your experiences kimbellgirl, i hope you'll feel better soon. and hope the biopt doens't show something scary!

[MomtoGiuliana]

I'm sorry you still had a response even w/o epinephrine. It's so interesting how sensitive we are.

I had a small procedure last week to remove a cyct and had local anesthesia. Even tho I said no epi, surgeon used a tiny amount--he said it was far less than would be used by a dentist. I was shaky afterwards and had a lot of PVCs/PACs for the next several days and other more intense symptoms beyond my normal. Nothing severe, but I suspect it was a reaction to this tiny amount of epi. and/or maybe just the "stress" of the procedure.

[bellgirl]

Thanks for the response...just thought it was interesting. Don't know whether I would have felt that way, anyway. We never know with this illness, do we?! I also finally have a prescription for the dermatitis I've had on my lips for 2 years, so I received a double portion. Since this was also considered a "Procedure" they filed with my insurance company first, so I didn't have to pay a dime of copay, yet, anyway

I thought it was a basal cell carcinoma, and so does the dermatologist. Oh well, no surprise to me, just another hoop to jump through, in my mind. He says that some specialists come from Birmingham to take small pieces of tissue, one layer at a time, and they look at it through the microscope in order to preserve all the good tissue. Also it only requires local anesthesia, Marcaine, next time! This is great, because I am always going to Birmingham to see my doctors, and this time they are coming to me!! I feel special...lol. I always thought my nose was a little too large, anyway!! I'll keep you posted...biopsy will be back in a week.

[tinkerbella]

Hope you feel better ~ I'm allergic to lidocaine with eppi. Marcaine is so much better NUMBS YOU MUCH BETTER, but cost more. SOMETIMES, I just take the shots without the numbing angents, due to they can't find my nerves and end up giving me too many shots. I don't even want to tell you how many.

xxxx's

bellamia ~

[bellgirl]

Well, I just received a phone call this morning with my biopsy results...it is an encapsulated neuroma. This is a benign tumor, but it can continue to grow, since it has vascularization and nerve involvement, so I will have it zapped with electrical needle on my next appointment. That sounds like fun...lol. Interestingly, though, I am now wondering if I could have Neurofibromatosis type II, which causes benign tumors inside and out following nerve pathways. Could that be the cause of my vertigo and dizziness...or all my Autonomic problems?! Will talk to my neurologist about it on Wednesday. God has perfect timing

[tinkerbella]

OH DEAR SWEET ONE,GOD DOES HAVE PERFECT TIMING. Hope you find the answers you are looking for.Be well and feel well too ~

[anna]

I found some information on gene defects found on Chromosome 7 where Ehlers Danlos syndrome turns up, it was interesting to see what other conditions that run through the EDS side are to be found on Chromosome 7

https://public.ornl.gov/site/gallery/originals/Chrom07.jpg

[bellgirl]

Very interesting, Anna. Did you know 7 is the perfect number? I guess that means we are perfectly made I asked Dr. Riser, why I have nerves growing on the outside of my body?! My neurologist just laughed with me, on this one! Certainly I don't have "Elephant Man" syndrome, but type II lacks merlin protein, and is a genetic defect, and I just found it interesting.