Table 8.
Negative side effects from anesthesia use
| Side effects | Frequency* |
|---|---|
| Nausea/vomiting | 18 |
| Fatigue | 17 |
| Reduced cognitive ability/brain fog | 16 |
| Headaches | 14 |
| “Out of it” longer than usual | 13 |
| Pain (from anesthesia use, not surgery) | 11 |
| Dizziness | 9 |
| Difficulty breathing | 8 |
| MCS worsened | 8 |
| Heart problems/palpitations | 6 |
| Depression | 6 |
| Difficulty being anesthetized | 5 |
| Body convulsions | 5 |
| Rash | 5 |
| Undefined chemical reactions | 3 |
| Difficulty sleeping | 3 |
| “Pins and needles” sensation | 3 |
| Allergic reaction | 2 |
| Other | 20 |
Note:
*
Frequency was used because these reported reactions were written in rather than answered on structured questions.
Abbreviation: MCS, multiple chemical sensitivity.