Medical Test Anxiety
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I have a lot of anxiety about medical tests. The test itself is one thing but the waiting for results is terrifying to me. I have coming up in the next 5-6 weeks a mammogram, a pap smear and a colonoscopy. I am most scared of the colonoscopy because I never had one. Any words of advice or kindness is appreciated.
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ChelseaLouise33 mistylane
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lisalisa67 mistylane
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you are going to be fine. These are preventative tests so you stay healthy and have a long life.
dee53012 mistylane
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colonoscopies itself is easy, they knock you out and you rememeber nothing. they give you warm blanket if you are cold. the hard part if the prep. they make you drink stuff; stay very close to a toilet for two days and follow drs orders.
have fun! i just had mine. good to go for ten years! wootwhoot! try not to worry, i was worried and it was a waist of energy. they can give you meds to calm you, if you need it, but you will need a ride home if you do. I like to go do somehting after appts, you can't if you are medicated.
Try not to worry.
mistylane dee53012
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