Doctors Appointment

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Registered: 01-02-2004
Doctors Appointment
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Fri, 01-02-2004 - 2:14pm
Haven't been to a gynegologist in over 15 years. My boyfriend found out about it and made me set up an appointment. Am experiencing alot of anxiety over the entire situation with and am afraid I can't keep the appointment. Any suggestions to calm down? I know I need to go but am afraid I won't go.

HELP


Edited 1/2/2004 3:48:10 PM ET by lizmountjoy
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Registered: 12-29-2003
Fri, 01-02-2004 - 7:32pm
Sorry to hear you are having so much anxiety. Is it the pap smear you are dreading? They really aren't that bad. Let the GYN know that you are a bit nervous at the beginning of the appointment and he/she should be willing to talk to you about any concerns you have.

It is important to get a regular check up tho, so I hope youare able to steal your nerves adn keep the apointment.

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Sun, 01-04-2004 - 3:30pm
The whole exam will take 10-15 minutes. You should definitely let the doctor know that you are anxious. If your fear is severe, you might call ahead of time and get a prescription for a muscle relaxer or sedative to help you remain calm during the exam. I used to do this before I went to the dentist (I had a really bad dental experience as a child and would freak out just thinking about it). Best of luck.
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Registered: 01-02-2004
Tue, 01-06-2004 - 4:07pm
Thanks so much for replying. My mother died from uteran cancer and I took care of her and watched what she went through. Instead of keeping up with my appointments I ran from them instead. Haven't been to a gynecologist for over 15 years. Am super scared and really shaky. The appointment is for this Friday and my boyfriend said he's taking me. Just want to run away and hide. Don't even know if my knees will calm down enough to get into the office.

Thanks againn for the chat.

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Registered: 01-02-2004
Tue, 01-06-2004 - 4:13pm
Thank you for the advise for calling and trying to get a muscle relaxer. I'm not sure if they would prescribe one since this is my first visit there. I have myself a complete nervous reck over all of this and it's coming up Friday. Just wish I could run away and hide, but can't. Don't know what to do.

Again, thank you for replying.