PoppyC
01-05-09, 11:04
Hi :)
I am seeing the renal consultant that I see, next Tuesday to discuss having a kidney biopsy. I am so worried about this but trying hard not to let it overwhelm me. I feel sick when I think about it too much...
I went to my gps yesterday and he told me that due to my results over the past 6 months that I should expect to have a biopsy to establish what is going on with my kidneys. I have also been told that due to the overwhelming anxiety. breakdown, and related health problems that I had last year, that my kidney was affected. :ohmy:
Has anyone had a biopsy and if so could you tell me how painful it was? A couple of people on the site have told me about other peoples experiences but has anyone had it done to them personally. I just want to know how awful or not so awful it is.
I have been told that it is quite a risky procedure and I will have an overnight hospital stay
I know I can ask for a sedative (or sedatives in my case!) I am dreading it! I wonder if I can have any seeing as I am taking citalopram? :unsure:
Thanks
I am seeing the renal consultant that I see, next Tuesday to discuss having a kidney biopsy. I am so worried about this but trying hard not to let it overwhelm me. I feel sick when I think about it too much...
I went to my gps yesterday and he told me that due to my results over the past 6 months that I should expect to have a biopsy to establish what is going on with my kidneys. I have also been told that due to the overwhelming anxiety. breakdown, and related health problems that I had last year, that my kidney was affected. :ohmy:
Has anyone had a biopsy and if so could you tell me how painful it was? A couple of people on the site have told me about other peoples experiences but has anyone had it done to them personally. I just want to know how awful or not so awful it is.
I have been told that it is quite a risky procedure and I will have an overnight hospital stay
I know I can ask for a sedative (or sedatives in my case!) I am dreading it! I wonder if I can have any seeing as I am taking citalopram? :unsure:
Thanks