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Re: STD: Scared of Infection From: JoAnn NP (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:35:41 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: meagank03: "Re: CHRONICPAIN: At loss for a what could cause this lower abdominal pain." Previous message: gail68: "GYNECOLOGIC: period" In reply to: Anon: "Re: STD: Scared of Infection" At Wed, 25 Feb 2009, Anon wrote: > >What tests would I need? I would rather not be tested again unless >necessary as like I mentioned, I have severe health anxiety. What could >I contract this way? You do not need any additional tests.This was suggested if it would make you feel better.It is best to discuss this with someone you feel comfortable with in the office where you were seen. This is meant to help you be more comfortable with your next health care experience.More and more often ,people bring health advocates with them.It could be a spouse , a family member ,a friend or a professional health advocate if these are available in your area. JoAnn NP > >At Wed, 25 Feb 2009, JoAnn NP wrote: >> >>At Wed, 25 Feb 2009, Anon wrote: >>> >>>I am freaking out. I have health anxiety and had my pap smear >>>yesterday. The doctor threw something in the trash can and it was full >>>so he used his gloved hand to push the rubbish down. Then he did the >>>smear, and after, he did the pelvic, using his gloved finger from the >>>hand that he touched the rubbish with. Now I'm sure I caught something >>>from that, like an STD or infection, especially since after the smear >>>scraping, I was probably sore and therefore susceptible. Help, please! >> >>The ideal thing would be to have your provider stop ,wash their hands >>,change gloves and continue.In your case ,that did not happen . The pap >>smear and pelvic exam are not sterile exams.Most STD's and infections >>require direct body fluid contact.However ,if this happened to me I >>would react as you did.You could write a letter to your provider ,or if >>it is a big practice the office manager, expressing your feelings or >>talk to them directly.If you wish, you could ask to be tested if this >>would make you feel better. >>Jo Ann NP >> >>-- >>Jo Ann NP >>Scottsdale, Arizona >> -- Jo Ann NP Scottsdale, Arizona Next message: meagank03: "Re: CHRONICPAIN: At loss for a what could cause this lower abdominal pain." Previous message: gail68: "GYNECOLOGIC: period" In reply to: Anon: "Re: STD: Scared of Infection"

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