Klare
20-10-11, 22:28
Hi I'm new to this site but have read many threads and taken comfort from the fact other people understand.
I have a needle/ medical phobia. I have to go for a cervical colposcopy and cauterisation and am using 5mg of diazepam and ibuprofen to get me through.
I also need and MRI anthrogram on my hip but the panic is so great I can't even make the appointment. My husband was even shocked by my reaction of instant terror, shaking, short of breath, sweating etc and that was just trying to make the appointment.
I have ended up in a hospital bed before just through the sight of needles and atmosphere of hospitals. I really need it done, I know that but just can't bring myself to. I have asked for a local aneasthetic or Emla but they have said this isn't possible
The dr has prescribed 5mg of diazepam but there is a 'spare' tablet. Does the diazepam really help and could I safely take the spare tablet?
Many thanks
K.
K.
I have a needle/ medical phobia. I have to go for a cervical colposcopy and cauterisation and am using 5mg of diazepam and ibuprofen to get me through.
I also need and MRI anthrogram on my hip but the panic is so great I can't even make the appointment. My husband was even shocked by my reaction of instant terror, shaking, short of breath, sweating etc and that was just trying to make the appointment.
I have ended up in a hospital bed before just through the sight of needles and atmosphere of hospitals. I really need it done, I know that but just can't bring myself to. I have asked for a local aneasthetic or Emla but they have said this isn't possible
The dr has prescribed 5mg of diazepam but there is a 'spare' tablet. Does the diazepam really help and could I safely take the spare tablet?
Many thanks
K.
K.