WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2008: Re: GENERAL: anxiety over yearly exam

Re: GENERAL: anxiety over yearly exam

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:57:17 -0500 (CDT)

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Ann,

I understand what you are saying. While it wasn't a GYN Exam, I had a dentist yell at me when I was all of 11 years old because after 2 hours in the dental chair, I was getting anxious and wanted out! After being yelled at, I went from loving to go to the dentist to absolutely hating it and having to have my parents drag me. It wasn't until I/we finally found a dentist who was caring, compassionate, calming, etc. that I got over my horrible fear. While it is still something I really don't want to deal with, I am better with it and can walk in without much hesitation.

Since you are going to your Dr. that you do trust and like and still have problems, I recommend seeking out a therapist who can help you confront your fears and get passed them. Again, I know it is not easy...it is very hard, but it can happen. While it may not happen in time for your next appointment, hopefully it will work in time for your appt. next year.

In the meantime, I'm sure you've discussed this with your current doc. If not, I beg you to do so. He may be able to give you something to help relax you. There are mild medications that can help with your anxiety.

What your previous MD did was horrible and never should have happened, but just remember, there are still some very caring MDs out there...far more caring MDs than the one you had or the Dentist I had!!!!!

I hope this helps you!!

-- Robin

At Sat, 19 Apr 2008, Ann wrote: > >I'm 36 and have extreme anxiety before my annual exam. When I think >about it, I become nauseous, shaky, light headed and jittery for up to a >month before my appointment. Some background-in my teens and early 20's >I had two doctors that were horrible, impatient, rude and verbally >abusive. The last one gave me my first pap/vaginal exam, which was >mildly painful and he belittled me and made rude comments about my >weight. I didn't have another exam until 3 years ago. Currently going >to my family practitioner who is wonderful, explains everything and is >understanding and gently. Even though I know everything will be fine >and I trust my doctor, I still get physically ill. This is only during >my physical, not at any other routine doctor visits. Is there anything >I can take or do to calm myself down? Any suggestions would be >appreciated as my appointment is three weeks away.

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