Posted by Deneb on June 4, 2006, at 23:22:42
In reply to Re: I'm going to get poked » Deneb, posted by llrrrpp on June 4, 2006, at 19:43:10
> Try to think about that when you're thinking about the procedure. Everytime the thought of the needle comes into your mind, think instead about the day you get a call and they say that your test results show no cancer. Think about how good it will feel not to have that cloud hanging over you.
That might backfire on me, I don't think of the best scenario, I always think the worse. I need to not think about it at all. I'm less afraid now that I've had ultrasounds that show the lump is a fibroadenoma, but I was scared out of my mind before I got the results back. I seriously could have used some Ativan or something, the anxiety was that bad. I'm afraid I don't do well waiting for test results. I think I'm superstitious. I think I need to expect the worse or else the worse will come true. It's crazy, I know, not rational at all.
> your doctor will not give you a pneumothorax.
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> There are a lot of ribs in the way, and covering the ribs there is a layer of muscle, and in between the ribs there are 2 more layers of muscles. Your doctor will feel the resistance, and know that she's off course.I knew about the muscle, but I'm still scared. I read about a case of pneumothorax after a fine needle aspiration of the breast in a woman with Poland's syndrome (characterized by chest wall abnormalities). She lacked pectoral muscles...but still...I worry. What if I don't have a lot of muscle there? Worry, worry.
> Tell your doctor that you don't want to see the needle, that you're going to keep your eyes closed. This always helps me when I had dental procedures done. I don't want to see the implement either. I keep my eyes closed.Scared as I am, I actually do want to see the needle. I want to see every part of the procedure. I'm curious about it. I want to know how it is done. Too bad I'm the patient and the observer.
> A thin needle will not hurt too badly. you've had worse pain in your life.Like the toothache I had a few weeks ago? I agree. I would have liked to trade the pain of a needle with the toothache.
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> you'll be okay.
> I'll be thinking of you
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> your friend,
> -llThanks llrrrpp. Thanks for thinking of me.
Deneb*
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