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leighla
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Lauren

HSG Questions

So I have an HSG scheduled tomorrow at 10:00 am.

I did a search on HSG on these boards and it seems like such differing experiences. From truly terrible and painful to no big deal, just a little cramping.

What do you think the difference is and what do you think one can do to make it less painful.

I know Donna (dooodles) said she took a Motrin 30 minutes prior. What did the rest of you do and what was your experience?

TIA!! Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/06 12:40 PM
 
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luvsun27
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Kim

Re: HSG Questions

I took tylenol 30 minutes before my appointment...I had very mild cramping when it was over and no bleeding. Good luck Lauren!

ETA: I also was on antibiotics that the Dr. prescribed to prevent infection.

Message edited 2/14/2006 1:17:34 PM.

Posted 2/14/06 12:45 PM
 

redstar
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Michelle

Re: HSG Questions

I was on antibiotics to prevent infection because that's a big negative to the exam.

I also took 3 advils 2 hours prior and then 3 more advil 1 hour prior. I had mild AF cramping that lasted less than a minute during the xray.

No cramping after, just a lot of leaky fluid...

Message edited 2/14/2006 1:02:35 PM.

Posted 2/14/06 1:01 PM
 

leighla
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Lauren

Re: HSG Questions

Posted by redstar

I was on antibiotics to prevent infection because that's a big negative to the exam.

No cramping after, just a lot of leaky fluid...




I forgot about that - I have antibiotics too. three days worth.

Leaky fluid? Can I go back into work after?

Posted 2/14/06 1:16 PM
 

dooodles
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Re: HSG Questions

I didn't have too much leaky fluid. I used the pad they gave me and then I put on an overnight pad after that. It was suggested to use that to help protect my clothes. I also stayed on the table for about 10 minutes after the procedure.

Posted 2/14/06 1:27 PM
 

redstar
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Michelle

Re: HSG Questions

Posted by leighla

Posted by redstar

I was on antibiotics to prevent infection because that's a big negative to the exam.

No cramping after, just a lot of leaky fluid...




I forgot about that - I have antibiotics too. three days worth.

Leaky fluid? Can I go back into work after?



Oh it wasn't bad, just needed a pantyliner.

Posted 2/14/06 1:52 PM
 

MrsJ
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Re: HSG Questions

Lauren, I just wanted to wish you luck that everything tomorrow goes smoothly and you don't have any discomfort. Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/06 2:11 PM
 

Donna
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Re: HSG Questions

My experience was like Kim's, Michelle's and Donna's, it wasn't painful, I was on antibiotics and took advil in 1/2 hour intervals 2 hours before the test.

Good luck!!

Posted 2/14/06 2:26 PM
 

Diane
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Re: HSG Questions

I took motrin too prior and I had bad cramping.
I guess Im just a wuss when it comes to pain.
Best of luck tomorrowChat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/06 2:56 PM
 

karacg
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Re: HSG Questions

I never had this done--- Found out I was pg when I was supposed to make the appointment.... but good luck!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Most reports I have heard were not bad at all!!

Posted 2/14/06 3:04 PM
 

leighla
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Lauren

Re: HSG Questions

Thanks everyone!! Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/06 3:30 PM
 

dm24angel
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Re: HSG Questions

Good luck Lauren!!

Mine was so painful due to my cervical issues, I have had two major cervical surgeries.

I did have a lot of fluid leakign afterwards, nothing painful there, just gross. I bled as well for about 1 day. Used a pad the entire first and next day.

I truly hope your experience is pain free. It does seem that those of us who had pain are in the minority, so Im hopeful you will be fine!

Posted 2/14/06 7:40 PM
 

ChilisWife
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A.K.

Re: HSG Questions

Just a suggestion - bring your own pantyliner to use after the procedure. The ones they have there (at least in my facility) are archaic, I couldn't even figure out how to use it.

Posted 2/14/06 9:20 PM
 

Red
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helen

Re: HSG Questions

I never responded to this earlier, and I know its too late now, but I watned to add my opinion for future readers

My HSG was so painless I thought I was in the clear. I took 3 motrin before and brought my own pad. I took more motrin afterwards.

I ended up having two blocked tubes, one that was subsequently removed and the other was opened surgically.

I had my HSG done at Great Neck Radiology, and the experience there was fine too.
My apt was 8.30, they took me in at 8.45 and I was done by 9.00

Posted 2/15/06 12:06 PM
 
 

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