Mel,

I am sure the anesthesiologist will speak with Allen if they are doing anything more than a local. I don't know if he is getting a general anesthesia or regional or local. They tend to avoid general anesthesia as much as possible, so just ask.

Some people with PN have problems with some meds, but we are all different. Some people with PN, especially those with idiopathic small fiber, may have other diseases, some of which are associated with anesthesia complications. I am one of those lucky people who has general anesthesia problems....other folks breeze thru things. I am an anesthesia nightmare....but it might not be the PN....it might be what is causing the PN that also causes the anesthesia and drug problems for me in general. That said, PN is a disturbance in neurotransmitters and that is what an anesthetic does....so, yes it is always good to let the doc know....I bet you already have!