Posted by Cindy W on April 4, 2000, at 9:09:22
In reply to Re: For Cindy W., posted by Alan on April 4, 2000, at 8:28:42
> > I don't mean to be rude or intrusive but How did your biopsy go this week? I was hoping all would work out well and some of the stress would be relieved.
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> Yes, and did the Ativan help you?
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> AlanChrisK and Alan, Thank you so much for your caring! Yesterday, I took the Ativan (decided on 3 mg after I was still ready to pee myself on 2 mg) two hours beforehand. I also called the radiologist's nurse and begged for topical cream, and she put EMLA on the skin an hour in advance. My friends had to practically drag me to the hospital, but the actual procedure wasn't as bad as I feared, especially since they only had to use two needles (local anesthetic and fine needle). Fluid came out (thick, with debris) which was sent to the lab for analysis. So they didn't have to do the six to eight insertions of the large core needle to take tissue!!!!! I was so relieved! Plus shocked that it didn't hurt afterward. I feel so relieved! Thank you for your help because without it I think I would have been in a strait-jacket by now.--Cindy W
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