Re: Looking for answers re: ultrasound

[Guest guest]

Hi group,

Just wanted to add...I had three ultrasounds within one year...I also had to

have a very full bladder each time. I did not fine the procedure very

painful, but most uncomfortable.

Also, by the time I went for my third test...I just told the medical staff,

(after waiting several minutes) that if I had to wait much longer, I would

have to go to the lavatory and make an appointment for another day. I was

let in immediately!

However, I did fine some humor in speaking to one of the lab technicians. As

she was inserting the long probe, I asked her, " Who do you think invented

this thing? " and stated " some dirty old man " .

Her answered was " most likely some lonesome old woman!!! "

Also, to those who have bloating, digest and bladder problems. I had my UAE

on 4/18/00..I still have trouble emptying my bladder. The bloating happens

every time I eat or drink and certain foods will cause digest and gas

problems. I have learned to watch what I drink and eat. I have mentioned

some of these problems to my GYN.

I hope to be going for my D & C (2/20/01) follow up appointment on March 7.

News is.. we are expecting quite a bit of snow in NJ, so I am not sure if

there will be a change in the schedule. I will inform my friend and the

group what the outcome is as soon as I know.

Please keep sharing your thoughts and info!

Janet

[Guest guest]

You should try and not worry about the ultrasound. I have had more than

twelve ultrasounds

in the past 7 years. Some have been a little uncomfortable but not to the

point of not wanting to go through another. If the ultrasounds were extremely

painful or traumatizing I would not had twelve done. I would inform whoever

is doing the ultrasound tht you are very sensitive about getting one done and

could they please be extra gentle during the ultraound.

if you tell them this it should assure that you have a much better experience

than your last.

I would not even worry about whether you need a full bladder. In an emergency

situation they can determine what is going on whether you have a full bladder

or not.

I hope this helps so you can ease your mind and move forward to find out what

is causing your bleeding.

Take care

Patty

[Guest guest]

You do need to find out whether or not fibroids are the cause of your problem.

Endometrial Ablation on its own is not a suitable treatment for fibroids. It

may be difficult to do ablation as fibroids distort the shape of the uterus.

And ablation doesn't remove fibroids (except maybe if they are tiny) or prevent

them from growing.

I have only had trans-abdominal ultrasounds done by a gynecologist in the office

(I had one MRI done by radiographer). I wasn't given extra fluid to drink and

didn't need to have an exceptionally full bladder for the ultrasound scans.

Dawn wrote >>.....I have researched Endometrial Ablation and that sounds like a

viable alternative for me and after years of very heavy periods (I'm 47), it

seems like a dream come true that there would be procedure that could leave my

uterus intact yet still decrease the heavy bleeding. I have not actually been

diagnosed with fibroids because my biggest fear at this point, believe it or

not, is the ultrasound... I know

that sounds crazy, but I had an ultrasound 20 years ago and had to have my

bladder so full that it was painful and I was petrified that I was going to

wet the table while the technician was doing the procedure. She allowed me

to go to the bathroom a few times but only to relieve " some " of the

discomfort not to completely empty it. So I'm wondering if they have

improved the ultrasound procedure enough that you don't need to have your

bladder that full... .>>>>

[Guest guest]

Thank you ladies for all of your helpful comments about ultrasound. It has

given me a feeling of empowering myself by telling the receptionist I have a

full bladder and am about to burst. 20 years ago, I would never have done

that. I just sat there in the little dressing room waiting for my turn and

being about to burst. I won't allow that to happen again.

It is good also to know that there are several options available, like the

MRI. Do

they have to inject dye into your veins for this one?

As you may be able to tell, I am quite the " woosey " about medical

procedures. I have had my fill of them, having trouble conceiving years ago

and had 2 laparoscopies and 2 laparotomies, poking and prodding, as well as

the infamous ultrasound. So my first inclination is to stay away from Dr's

completely.

Although, I did eventually get pregnant (twice) and had 2 beautiful girls,

for which

I am eternally thankful.

, your comment about the " big honking fibroid " was great. I sure

hope my tech is willing to be so open when I end up going in for whatever

test I end up having.

Anita, your experience sounds like it was fairly easy. That is encouraging.

I guess what I have learned here is that I need to ask lots of questions and

discuss my concerns with my Dr.

thanks again,

Dawn

[Guest guest]

Thank you ladies for all of your helpful comments about ultrasound. It has

given me a feeling of empowering myself by telling the receptionist I have a

full bladder and am about to burst. 20 years ago, I would never have done

that. I just sat there in the little dressing room waiting for my turn and

being about to burst. I won't allow that to happen again.

It is good also to know that there are several options available, like the

MRI. Do

they have to inject dye into your veins for this one?

As you may be able to tell, I am quite the " woosey " about medical

procedures. I have had my fill of them, having trouble conceiving years ago

and had 2 laparoscopies and 2 laparotomies, poking and prodding, as well as

the infamous ultrasound. So my first inclination is to stay away from Dr's

completely.

Although, I did eventually get pregnant (twice) and had 2 beautiful girls,

for which

I am eternally thankful.

, your comment about the " big honking fibroid " was great. I sure

hope my tech is willing to be so open when I end up going in for whatever

test I end up having.

Anita, your experience sounds like it was fairly easy. That is encouraging.

I guess what I have learned here is that I need to ask lots of questions and

discuss my concerns with my Dr.

thanks again,

Dawn

[Guest guest]

I have had many ultrasounds, and the full bladder part is very

uncomfortable. I never start " filling up " beforehand, because there is

always at least a 20 minute wait, which is enough for me to make urine

apparently.

The radiologist has told me that they need the " full bladder " part for the

trans-abdominal part (wand on top of tummy). I always also get a

trans-vaginal(wand inside vagina) which doesn't require the fill up. Then

they always tell me that they really only see clearly in the trans-vaginal

part anyway.

Also, last time I went, the doc said that because my uterus is large, I

don't need to fill up at all! That's called the silver lining, sort of!

Elise

Re: Looking for answers re: ultrasound

> Sorry. Ultrasound still requires a full bladder. You should not avoid this

> necessary diagnostic test. When I get to the radiologist's office I remind

> the receptionist that I have a full bladder because I am having ultra

sound

> and I insist on going first. I even say, " I am about to burst. " Also

discuss

> your concerns with the technician. Perhaps if you are that concerned about

> peeing on yourself you should bring Depends and place them underneath you

on

> the table.

>

> I know it is uncomfortable but don't avoid it. Ultrasound is necessary.

Good

> luck to you.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have had many ultrasounds, and the full bladder part is very

uncomfortable. I never start " filling up " beforehand, because there is

always at least a 20 minute wait, which is enough for me to make urine

apparently.

The radiologist has told me that they need the " full bladder " part for the

trans-abdominal part (wand on top of tummy). I always also get a

trans-vaginal(wand inside vagina) which doesn't require the fill up. Then

they always tell me that they really only see clearly in the trans-vaginal

part anyway.

Also, last time I went, the doc said that because my uterus is large, I

don't need to fill up at all! That's called the silver lining, sort of!

Elise

Re: Looking for answers re: ultrasound

> Sorry. Ultrasound still requires a full bladder. You should not avoid this

> necessary diagnostic test. When I get to the radiologist's office I remind

> the receptionist that I have a full bladder because I am having ultra

sound

> and I insist on going first. I even say, " I am about to burst. " Also

discuss

> your concerns with the technician. Perhaps if you are that concerned about

> peeing on yourself you should bring Depends and place them underneath you

on

> the table.

>

> I know it is uncomfortable but don't avoid it. Ultrasound is necessary.

Good

> luck to you.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Sorry, I meant transvaginal and wrote transabdominal in an earlier note.

Hope things go well for you. No, they should not have to use contrast for

your MRI, to rule out fibroids, I've always done them without contrast per

a Radiologist. It ultimately depends on the Radiologist reading the exam,

though.

Re: Looking for answers re: ultrasound

>

>

> Thank you ladies for all of your helpful comments about ultrasound. It

has

> given me a feeling of empowering myself by telling the receptionist I have

a

> full bladder and am about to burst. 20 years ago, I would never have done

> that. I just sat there in the little dressing room waiting for my turn

and

> being about to burst. I won't allow that to happen again.

>

> It is good also to know that there are several options available, like the

> MRI. Do

> they have to inject dye into your veins for this one?

>

> As you may be able to tell, I am quite the " woosey " about medical

> procedures. I have had my fill of them, having trouble conceiving years

ago

> and had 2 laparoscopies and 2 laparotomies, poking and prodding, as well

as

> the infamous ultrasound. So my first inclination is to stay away from

Dr's

> completely.

>

> Although, I did eventually get pregnant (twice) and had 2 beautiful girls,

> for which

> I am eternally thankful.

>

> , your comment about the " big honking fibroid " was great. I sure

> hope my tech is willing to be so open when I end up going in for whatever

> test I end up having.

>

> Anita, your experience sounds like it was fairly easy. That is

encouraging.

> I guess what I have learned here is that I need to ask lots of questions

and

> discuss my concerns with my Dr.

>

> thanks again,

>

> Dawn

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Sorry, I meant transvaginal and wrote transabdominal in an earlier note.

Hope things go well for you. No, they should not have to use contrast for

your MRI, to rule out fibroids, I've always done them without contrast per

a Radiologist. It ultimately depends on the Radiologist reading the exam,

though.

Re: Looking for answers re: ultrasound

>

>

> Thank you ladies for all of your helpful comments about ultrasound. It

has

> given me a feeling of empowering myself by telling the receptionist I have

a

> full bladder and am about to burst. 20 years ago, I would never have done

> that. I just sat there in the little dressing room waiting for my turn

and

> being about to burst. I won't allow that to happen again.

>

> It is good also to know that there are several options available, like the

> MRI. Do

> they have to inject dye into your veins for this one?

>

> As you may be able to tell, I am quite the " woosey " about medical

> procedures. I have had my fill of them, having trouble conceiving years

ago

> and had 2 laparoscopies and 2 laparotomies, poking and prodding, as well

as

> the infamous ultrasound. So my first inclination is to stay away from

Dr's

> completely.

>

> Although, I did eventually get pregnant (twice) and had 2 beautiful girls,

> for which

> I am eternally thankful.

>

> , your comment about the " big honking fibroid " was great. I sure

> hope my tech is willing to be so open when I end up going in for whatever

> test I end up having.

>

> Anita, your experience sounds like it was fairly easy. That is

encouraging.

> I guess what I have learned here is that I need to ask lots of questions

and

> discuss my concerns with my Dr.

>

> thanks again,

>

> Dawn

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry Dawn, I'm looking at the wrong names when I'm writing .

Re: Looking for answers re: ultrasound

>

>

> Thank you ladies for all of your helpful comments about ultrasound. It

has

> given me a feeling of empowering myself by telling the receptionist I have

a

> full bladder and am about to burst. 20 years ago, I would never have done

> that. I just sat there in the little dressing room waiting for my turn

and

> being about to burst. I won't allow that to happen again.

>

> It is good also to know that there are several options available, like the

> MRI. Do

> they have to inject dye into your veins for this one?

>

> As you may be able to tell, I am quite the " woosey " about medical

> procedures. I have had my fill of them, having trouble conceiving years

ago

> and had 2 laparoscopies and 2 laparotomies, poking and prodding, as well

as

> the infamous ultrasound. So my first inclination is to stay away from

Dr's

> completely.

>

> Although, I did eventually get pregnant (twice) and had 2 beautiful girls,

> for which

> I am eternally thankful.

>

> , your comment about the " big honking fibroid " was great. I sure

> hope my tech is willing to be so open when I end up going in for whatever

> test I end up having.

>

> Anita, your experience sounds like it was fairly easy. That is

encouraging.

> I guess what I have learned here is that I need to ask lots of questions

and

> discuss my concerns with my Dr.

>

> thanks again,

>

> Dawn

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry Dawn, I'm looking at the wrong names when I'm writing .

Re: Looking for answers re: ultrasound

>

>

> Thank you ladies for all of your helpful comments about ultrasound. It

has

> given me a feeling of empowering myself by telling the receptionist I have

a

> full bladder and am about to burst. 20 years ago, I would never have done

> that. I just sat there in the little dressing room waiting for my turn

and

> being about to burst. I won't allow that to happen again.

>

> It is good also to know that there are several options available, like the

> MRI. Do

> they have to inject dye into your veins for this one?

>

> As you may be able to tell, I am quite the " woosey " about medical

> procedures. I have had my fill of them, having trouble conceiving years

ago

> and had 2 laparoscopies and 2 laparotomies, poking and prodding, as well

as

> the infamous ultrasound. So my first inclination is to stay away from

Dr's

> completely.

>

> Although, I did eventually get pregnant (twice) and had 2 beautiful girls,

> for which

> I am eternally thankful.

>

> , your comment about the " big honking fibroid " was great. I sure

> hope my tech is willing to be so open when I end up going in for whatever

> test I end up having.

>

> Anita, your experience sounds like it was fairly easy. That is

encouraging.

> I guess what I have learned here is that I need to ask lots of questions

and

> discuss my concerns with my Dr.

>

> thanks again,

>

> Dawn

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

No problem, Carol. I appreciate the information no matter whose name was on

it :-))

Dawn

> Sorry Dawn, I'm looking at the wrong names when I'm writing .

> ----- Original Message -----

[Guest guest]

No problem, Carol. I appreciate the information no matter whose name was on

it :-))

Dawn

> Sorry Dawn, I'm looking at the wrong names when I'm writing .

> ----- Original Message -----