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From: mountainguy1958 on 25 Aug 2006 18:27 I'm somewhat hesitant to post this here since I know that the prostate biopsy that I have scheduled for Monday is unavoidable and a necessary diagnostic procedure. However, I've got some trepidations resulting, in part, from the experience described by my uncle who subsequently underwent a radical prostatectomy. Even more so than any of the later procedures that he went through, he told me that be biopsy was "the most painful experience of [his] life," and that he nearly passed out from pain in the car afterward. When I told my female GP about my anxiety, as well as my uncle's comment, she laughed and inoffensively said something that suggested that a biopsy like this was nothing compared to the pains of childbirth that women experience every day, and I should get over it. Can anyone here describe for me the degree of pain experienced during and after the biopsy procedure? Thanks.
From: MAS on 25 Aug 2006 18:40 If I ever had to do it again, I would only agree with a general. However, I understand that I am the exception. Most in this group suffered very little. GD "mountainguy1958" <mountainguy1958(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:1156544867.576019.191220(a)i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > I'm somewhat hesitant to post this here since I know that the prostate > biopsy that I have scheduled for Monday is unavoidable and a necessary > diagnostic procedure. > > However, I've got some trepidations resulting, in part, from the > experience described by my uncle who subsequently underwent a radical > prostatectomy. Even more so than any of the later procedures that he > went through, he told me that be biopsy was "the most painful > experience of [his] life," and that he nearly passed out from pain in > the car afterward. > > When I told my female GP about my anxiety, as well as my uncle's > comment, she laughed and inoffensively said something that suggested > that a biopsy like this was nothing compared to the pains of childbirth > that women experience every day, and I should get over it. > > Can anyone here describe for me the degree of pain experienced during > and after the biopsy procedure? > > Thanks. >
From: Steve Jordan on 25 Aug 2006 18:53 Regarding biopsy, "mountainguy1958" wrote: > I'm somewhat hesitant to post this here since I know that the prostate > biopsy that I have scheduled for Monday is unavoidable and a necessary > diagnostic procedure. > Monday? Sheesh. Not much time to act. But it is not "unavoidable." The *patient* is in charge. > However, I've got some trepidations resulting, in part, from the > experience described by my uncle who subsequently underwent a radical > prostatectomy. Even more so than any of the later procedures that he > went through, he told me that be biopsy was "the most painful > experience of [his] life," and that he nearly passed out from pain in > the car afterward. > > When I told my female GP about my anxiety, as well as my uncle's > comment, she laughed and inoffensively said something that suggested > that a biopsy like this was nothing compared to the pains of childbirth > that women experience every day, and I should get over it. > Is this GP the one who is to perform the biopsy? She certainly seems to by sympathy-challenged. > Can anyone here describe for me the degree of pain experienced during > and after the biopsy procedure? > After the procedure, the record I've seen seems to indicate that there is little/no pain, but other effects, particularly blood in semen and urine, can occur and persist for a few days. As for the procedure itself, I cannot describe the degree of pain I experienced in two biopsies, one of them trans-urethral. Reason: I demanded and got anesthesia. Dunno where mg1958 (how about a real name? Tnx) resides, but in Arizona a patient has a *legal right* to pain relief. Some men experience much pain, others little. Why gamble when it can easily be avoided? Whatever; I recommend that mg1958 simply demand it and refuse to go forward with the biopsy unless he is satisfied. This is no time to prove one's macho-ness. Be assured that, if a medic is forced to it by a firm and demanding patient -- who is also right -- the medic will agree. I recommend getting this settled immediately -- today. Regards, Steve J "Empowerment: taking responsibility for, and authority over one's own outcomes based on education and knowledge of the consequences and contingencies involved in one's own decisions. This focus provides the uplifting energy that can sustain in the face of crisis." --Donna Pogliano, co-author of _A Primer on Prostate Cancer_, subtitled "The Empowered Patient's Guide." > Thanks. > >
From: ron on 25 Aug 2006 18:55 It wasn't that long ago that docs were not using local anesthetics and biopsies could be quite painful. Today many docs first apply topical lidocaine to the area with a swab. Once the area is numb, xylocaine is injected. The procedre is much akin to what a dentist might do prior to drilling a tooth. This procedure is adequate for most men. After this procedure, you feel the pressure of the biopsy gun up your butt (that may be uncomfortable, but generally not painful), and then little snaps when the biopsy needle is injected into the prostate. Of course, all men are different, some may not need this procedure, some may need more numbing. Stronger measures such as sedatives are available. Discuss this with your doc prior to the biopsy and make sure he has a plan to handle any level of pain and discomfort...Best wishes and good health, ron mountainguy1958 wrote: > I'm somewhat hesitant to post this here since I know that the prostate > biopsy that I have scheduled for Monday is unavoidable and a necessary > diagnostic procedure. > > However, I've got some trepidations resulting, in part, from the > experience described by my uncle who subsequently underwent a radical > prostatectomy. Even more so than any of the later procedures that he > went through, he told me that be biopsy was "the most painful > experience of [his] life," and that he nearly passed out from pain in > the car afterward. > > When I told my female GP about my anxiety, as well as my uncle's > comment, she laughed and inoffensively said something that suggested > that a biopsy like this was nothing compared to the pains of childbirth > that women experience every day, and I should get over it. > > Can anyone here describe for me the degree of pain experienced during > and after the biopsy procedure? > > Thanks.
From: Beverley on 25 Aug 2006 19:14
Don't ever worry about posting something. We're here to help. Well the guys out here are going to tell you that they either felt nothing, or a slight prick, to the feel of a rubber band snapping. Most biopsies are done under a local anesthesia and if in doubt ask before they do it! If they say no they don't use anything - tell them "no thanks" and walk out! Then find another doc who does. Did they give you anything such as a Rx to take the morning of the biopsy to help keep you calm? I know how bad anxiety levels can get and I'm sure right now you feel like a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs! Honestly my husband felt nothing more then some pressure in the rectum and once in a while he felt a prick but the prick wasn't painful it was more of bodily reaction maybe to the sound or to the sampling. My husband described it as weird sensation and was most pleased when it was over. He willing jumped off that table and put his pants back on when it was over! Do you have someone to go with who can drive? Consider taking a cup of coffee, ice tea, fruit juice, or bottled water with you, then maybe, walk around for a few minutes afterwards to compose yourself before leaving the doctor's office area. The worst part of the whole procedure even with an anesthetic is that they are putting something in an orifice that for most people normally used as an "out" and not as an "in". You aren't going to feel pain but you'll know they are putting something in there. And that is for most people a weird feeling. You'll do just fine. You'll be back out here Monday night telling us it wasn't that bad and you had worried for nothing. Bev (I'm sorry but a biopsy is nothing compared to having a baby.) "mountainguy1958" <mountainguy1958(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:1156544867.576019.191220(a)i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > I'm somewhat hesitant to post this here since I know that the prostate > biopsy that I have scheduled for Monday is unavoidable and a necessary > diagnostic procedure. > > However, I've got some trepidations resulting, in part, from the > experience described by my uncle who subsequently underwent a radical > prostatectomy. Even more so than any of the later procedures that he > went through, he told me that be biopsy was "the most painful > experience of [his] life," and that he nearly passed out from pain in > the car afterward. > > When I told my female GP about my anxiety, as well as my uncle's > comment, she laughed and inoffensively said something that suggested > that a biopsy like this was nothing compared to the pains of childbirth > that women experience every day, and I should get over it. > > Can anyone here describe for me the degree of pain experienced during > and after the biopsy procedure? > > Thanks. > |