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If you are taking herbal remedies as a part of your daily routine, it may be in your best interest to stop taking them two weeks before an invasive body modification procedure (it's probably not an issue for things like [[Piercing|piercings]], but do let your [[Piercer|piercer]] know) to avoid '''herbal interactions'''—some herbs will interact with [[Body modification|body modification]] procedures if taken in significant quantity.
'''Vasovagal Anxiety Reaction''', also known as "''needle anxiety''" or "''needle allergy''", is not uncommon for some people, before a piercing or injection of [[Anesthetic|anesthesia]].


Most common are herbs that act as [[Blood Thinning Agent|blood thinning agents]] such as [[Garlic|garlic]], ginger, gingko bilboa, feverfew, alfalfa, clove, dong quai, danshen, ginseng, and so on, but a small number, including agrimony, goldenseal, mistletoe, and yarrow can act as [[Coagulant|coagulants]].
They become pale and feel cold and clammy — some experience nausea and lightheadedness. This can progress to [[Hypotension|hypotension]] (abnormally low blood pressure) and [[Bradycardia|bradycardia]] (a drop in pulse rate, generally to below 60 bpm).


In addition, some herbs such as kava kava, St. John's Wort, and valerian can interact (and intensify or prolong) the effects of narcotic [[Analgesic|analgesics]]. Herbs like capsicum may increase the absorption of some sedatives. Finally, substances such as ephedra, [[Caffeine (page does not exist)|caffeine]], and common street [[Drug|drugs]] may greatly increase the perception of [[Pain|pain]] during a procedure and are strongly recommended against.
In a clinical setting a doctor would pick up on this being likely and prescribe a small amount of sedative or tranquilizer as a premedicant. If it does happen, the client should first be put into a position where they have a clear airway in case of vomiting, and then the legs should be elevated to correct any effects of postural hypotension. [[Smelling Salts|Smelling salts]] can be used to awaken the person.
 
While this primarily applies to anesthetic-related procedures, it can also apply to pretty much all piercing procedures where a [[Needle|needle]] is involved.

Latest revision as of 08:29, 17 September 2023

Vasovagal Anxiety Reaction, also known as "needle anxiety" or "needle allergy", is not uncommon for some people, before a piercing or injection of anesthesia.

They become pale and feel cold and clammy — some experience nausea and lightheadedness. This can progress to hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure) and bradycardia (a drop in pulse rate, generally to below 60 bpm).

In a clinical setting a doctor would pick up on this being likely and prescribe a small amount of sedative or tranquilizer as a premedicant. If it does happen, the client should first be put into a position where they have a clear airway in case of vomiting, and then the legs should be elevated to correct any effects of postural hypotension. Smelling salts can be used to awaken the person.

While this primarily applies to anesthetic-related procedures, it can also apply to pretty much all piercing procedures where a needle is involved.

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