Mammogram

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-07-2007
Mammogram
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Wed, 07-30-2008 - 4:52pm
The last time I went to have my yearly gyno. exam, the doctor scheduled me for my first mammogram.  My Mom, over the years has told me all her horror/pain stories.  I did not tell my Mom that I was going, but DH told her.  She proceeded to make negative comments.  I don't really want to talk with her about it because I feel she should be supportive not trying to terrify me over a procedure I need to have done.  My Mammogram is Monday.  Should I take some Advil before I go?  What are your suggestions? TIA 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2007
In reply to: diana3271
Thu, 07-31-2008 - 8:00pm

Thought I would respond since I just recently had my first mammogram.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-07-2007
In reply to: diana3271
Thu, 07-31-2008 - 8:43pm
Thank you so much for your reply.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-23-2004
In reply to: diana3271
Sat, 08-02-2008 - 3:32pm

Hi Diana and welcome to the board.


As mentioned, most women experience discomfort but not pain.


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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-07-2007
In reply to: diana3271
Sat, 08-02-2008 - 10:52pm
Thank you for the link.
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Registered: 10-07-2007
In reply to: diana3271
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 11:55am
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Registered: 08-18-2007
In reply to: diana3271
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 4:17pm

Good deal!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-07-2007
In reply to: diana3271
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 4:54pm
Did you get your results back, yet?
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Registered: 07-26-2006
In reply to: diana3271
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 6:52pm
Glad it went well!

 

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2007
In reply to: diana3271
Mon, 08-04-2008 - 9:42pm

Yes, I had mine done 2 months ago.

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Registered: 10-07-2007
In reply to: diana3271
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 6:51am
I'm glad to hear everything turned out good for you.

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