Question 1

how much does epinephrine cost for hemostasis during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not used : It is often not used but it can be quite expensive.

Question 2

my son is anaphylactic to egg he has an epipen (epinephrine). if he ever needs surgery or immunisations what should we be avoiding? and what should we ask for?

Accepted Answer

Not big problem: Surgery should not be a problem but always inform of egg allergy.  Newer immunizations for influenza are available not made from chicken embryos and can be used regardless of egg allergy.  Ask your doctor about newer vaccines that are safe.

Question 3

will the plastic surgeon be able to complete excise my melanoma in situ on top of my tibia bone with carbocaine instead of lidocaine. i cant take epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

: most likely....may be a bit more bleeding, b
but I'm fairly certain that any capable surgeon can deal with such conditions. Always can address this concern to him.

Question 4

i have numerous adrenaline surges every day.   what should i do about this?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline: To my knowledge adrenalin surges reflect some emotional issues. I may be wrong but a referral to a Psychologist would be the correct thing for now.
You are neither crazy or insane but something is troubling you.

Question 5

how can i stop adrenaline surges.  they are really bad now.  they scare me?

Accepted Answer

What do you mean?: Are you having panic attacks?  Has pheochromocytoma been ruled out?  Are you having anxiety?  You'll want to discuss this with your personal physician and perhaps a specialist. I wish I could offer more

Question 6

can constant adrenaline surges cause cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Unknown : However, in the entity "tako-tsubo" cardiomyopathy, which is thought to be stress-induced, one pathophysiologic mechanism is considered to be catecholamine or adrenergic stimulation. Therefore , adrenaline surges long term could likely cause cardiomyopathy in the face of no other aetiology.

Question 7

adrenaline surges all day long.  do they damage heart?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Only when produced in excess like aniety, panic reaction or harmonal diseases.

It is essentisl in exercise, fright and exciement.

Question 8

for the past few months ive been getting random flutters in my chest, almost like my heart is misfiring and then its followed by a surge of adrenaline. they were pretty small at first but i just had one and it was far more intense. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

: What do you mean by a surge of adrenaline? Your sx can be termed as palpitation which can occur randomly or precipitated by high caffeine intake or stress. At your age, there are 2 conditions come to my mind, either premenopausal syndrome or thyroid disorder. You can try to control the flutter with Valsava maneuver: take a deep breath, bear it down likely you strain for bowel movement &amp; hold it.

Question 9

i am still experiencing constant adrenaline surges.  will they give me a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It's unlikely that you will have a heart attack becauwse of these surges, but they should be treated. See you primary care physician and ask for a referral to an endocrinologist.

Question 10

have existing anxiety disorder. 2 days ago had 15mg thc edibles. got intense waves of panic all night. 2 days later still getting adrenaline surges in a constant wave pattern. worried my adrenaline response is permanently damaged and will never stop?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a psychiatrist. 
Wish you good health!

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A member asked:

How much does epinephrine cost for hemostasis during surgery?

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My son is anaphylactic to egg he has an epipen (epinephrine). if he ever needs surgery or immunisations what should we be avoiding? and what should we ask for?

A member asked:

Will the plastic surgeon be able to complete excise my melanoma in situ on top of my tibia bone with carbocaine instead of lidocaine. i cant take epinephrine?

A member asked:

I have numerous adrenaline surges every day. what should i do about this?

A member asked:

How can i stop adrenaline surges. they are really bad now. they scare me?

A member asked:

Can constant adrenaline surges cause cardiomyopathy?

A member asked:

Adrenaline surges all day long. do they damage heart?

A member asked:

For the past few months ive been getting random flutters in my chest, almost like my heart is misfiring and then its followed by a surge of adrenaline. they were pretty small at first but i just had one and it was far more intense. thoughts?

A member asked:

I am still experiencing constant adrenaline surges. will they give me a heart attack.

A member asked:

Have existing anxiety disorder. 2 days ago had 15mg thc edibles. got intense waves of panic all night. 2 days later still getting adrenaline surges in a constant wave pattern. worried my adrenaline response is permanently damaged and will never stop?

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