Surgery and Baclofen

[Yourfriend6116]

Hi all-
Has anyone had to have surgery while on Baclofen? I'm going to need to (nothing life threatening). I'm already dosing down at 110 currently. I'm assuming I'll need to get down to zero which concerns me.

[skullbabyland]

Surgery and Baclofen

Hey YF, sorry I don't have experience with this but I am sure someone who does will be along soon to dispense some advice... Just wanted to say good luck Friend.

[Ne/Neva Eva]

Surgery and Baclofen

I know of three others who have had surgery while taking baclofen. I don't really remember the circumstances...I know it worked out in all cases and I'm pretty sure none of them went off of it. (Lo0p and two women. I would suggest a search, because the threads are here, but I can't give you enough info to suggest how to find it. One had cosmetic surgery on her face, I think. I can't remember the other one at all...)

What I do know is that your doctor and the anesthesiologist must know that you are taking it, or that you were taking it if it's recent.

[Yourfriend6116]

Surgery and Baclofen

Thanks, Ne! I actually did a search and found Lo0p's post regarding his surgery, after I had already posted. It looks like I just need to tell them. I am concerned how to explain that I'm taking it without a dr's prescription, though. I'll do some more searching for the threads. Thanks again!

[Ne/Neva Eva]

Surgery and Baclofen

Don't tell them that it isn't prescribed? Just put it on the sheet and let them know. You're well within the range for muscle spasms. Restless legs syndrome?

I actually think that taking it without a prescription is a pretty big deal for some (most) docs. I guess it depends on your relationship with the doctor and what you're having done...

[Yourfriend6116]

Surgery and Baclofen

Good point. Keep it at a "need to know" basis. Thanks again.

[hopefulinOz]

Surgery and Baclofen

They probably won't even ask. I've always put down my anti-depressants and valium etc. Nobody asks. They're probably mostly concerned about you being on blood thinners.

[Bunge]

Surgery and Baclofen

Tell them.

I had only day surgery. However, my feeling was anything could happen in any surgery. They should know what drugs you are on.

Told the surgeon I'm in recovery and on an anti-craving script. He congratulate me and said thanks for telling him and no problem.

JMHO

Good luck.

[redhead77]

Surgery and Baclofen

I had some minor surgery on my legs while on baclofen. I decided not to tell them I was taking it-but this is only because I knew what I was being given for anesthesia, and I wrote to an anesthesiologist about the safety. That still wasn't a great idea. What if I'd had complications and something happened? People would have needed to know I was on it. It's sad we feel we have to hide this. I'm glad your doctor treated you respectfully, Bunge. That's the kind of response we all should get!

I might need to have another minor thing done that will require anesthesia. I'm still waiting for my consultation appointment. I think this time I will tell them. And I'll probably even tell them the truth as to why.

Good luck, Yourfriend.

[Yourfriend6116]

Surgery and Baclofen

:lThanks, friends! Your comments/suggestions mean a lot to me.

[Eve Gatha]

Surgery and Baclofen

My Friend,

I wrote about my surgery a year ago, and my serious concerns about it, being on maintenance baclofen. Please look back, or pm me.

No need to go to zero. I just lost a longer post, so will keep this short.

I miss Evan, he helped me personally. I love all you guys, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Much Light. :h

Love, Eve

[Eve Gatha]

Surgery and Baclofen

My surgery was one day, no overnight. At the time I had a legit prescription from Dr. L, and I gradually reduced my dose in anticipation of my surgery. I think I was around 110, or so. I told the doctors I was at 80, for restless leg and back spasms, or something... can't remember. I didn't mention alcohol. They looked it up, saw 80 mg, and no one questioned it. It wasn't a problem at all, physically or with the doctors.

Best of luck to you..:h

[skullbabyland]

Surgery and Baclofen

Good luck with the titration and the surgery YF. Hope the surgery is nothing too big/uncomfortable, everything OK?

[Yourfriend6116]

Surgery and Baclofen

Hi Eve,
I sent you a message via the group me app. Thanks again for your post.
@skull everything is fine. Thanks for the concern.

[Ne/Neva Eva]

Surgery and Baclofen

Hey!

So you'll post about what you've decided, and how it was all handled and what the result is, right?