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Babe49
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HSG tomorrow...nervous
I have my HSG tomorrow at 12:30. DH and I took our antibiotics this morning. What's the deal with the antibiotics and why exactly do we BOTH have to take them?! The Dr.'s office just said because bacteria can be spread, but I never had to do that before with any other test.
I am really nervous...
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Blu-ize
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
that's odd..my doc didn't prescribe them for DH.
Good luck tomorrow. I have to do mine in about 3 weeks.
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:05 AM |
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leighdvm
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Good luck with it! Most of the girls here didn't feel any pain afterwards.....I did, but Advil helped alot! (it was just like regular cramps). I'm sure you'll be fine!
I had to take antibiotics, too (but not DH, though, but it can't hurt to be cautious, right?  )
Message edited 5/13/2008 11:19:22 AM.
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:18 AM |
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Babe49
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
I can't completely grasp why DH had to take the antibiotics also? Or even why I had to?!
My aunts are supposed to go with me tomorrow, DH has to work. I was going to go by myself, do you think that would be possible as far as driving afterwards? My aunts drive me nuts, I love them, but they will make me nervous.
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:22 AM |
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BA2008
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
I drove myself. You will be fine. They don't put you out or anything. You can take yourself.
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:48 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
where are you going for your test?
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:49 AM |
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Donna
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Posted by Babe49
I can't completely grasp why DH had to take the antibiotics also? Or even why I had to?!
My aunts are supposed to go with me tomorrow, DH has to work. I was going to go by myself, do you think that would be possible as far as driving afterwards? My aunts drive me nuts, I love them, but they will make me nervous.
you take the antibiotics to prevent infection of the pelvic area since you are "flushing" out the tubes so so to speak.
You can definitely drive yourself home if you want and one more bit of advice - wear old panties and pants. I ended up staining my clothes from the iodine
Good luck!
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:56 AM |
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Babe49
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Posted by Blu-ize
where are you going for your test?
I am going to Mather Hospital.
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| Posted 5/13/08 12:08 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Mine wasn't bad at all. I was uncomfortable, but nothing terrible. I had to take the antibiotics too, but not DH.
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| Posted 5/13/08 12:27 PM |
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Lee
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
I did not have to take antibiotics before the HSG, but we both had to take them before my water sono.
My HSG was bery uncomfortable, but not unbearable. Take some Advil or Motrin beforehand.
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| Posted 5/13/08 12:38 PM |
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CAH127
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Good luck tomorrow.
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| Posted 5/13/08 2:14 PM |
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mrsmck
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Good luck!
I agree with taking a motrin/advil about 1/2 hr before the procedure. I had very slight cramping afterwards and went back to work.
My dr. never said anything about taking an anitbiotic.
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| Posted 5/13/08 2:15 PM |
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babyfaith
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Not sure why your DH was given an antibiotic but I had to take it before my HSG to prevent any possible infections. The test is very quick and you should only have a little cramping afterwards. Take a few advil before and you should be fine.
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| Posted 5/13/08 2:49 PM |
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katiebell
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
DH and I both had to take antibiotics before the HSG too, make sure you take advil before the test, I didn't have any pain after the test, just during. Good Luck!!
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| Posted 5/13/08 3:03 PM |
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Babe49
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Posted by katiebell
DH and I both had to take antibiotics before the HSG too, make sure you take advil before the test, I didn't have any pain after the test, just during. Good Luck!!
DURING!!?? OMG I am so nervous. Just knowign what they are doing adds to my fear. I am squeamish. I keep reasing the paper where it says they stick something thru my cervix and I just cringe.
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| Posted 5/13/08 3:23 PM |
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Babe49
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Posted by CAH127
Good luck tomorrow.
Thanks, Cindy!!
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| Posted 5/13/08 3:24 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
I didn't have to take antibiotics, nor did DH, but the procedure was really quick and painless, at least for me. Honestly I didnt feel a thing - it was just like getting a pap.
Some minor cramps afterwards, but nothing worse than AF cramping.
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| Posted 5/13/08 3:25 PM |
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Babe49
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Posted by babyfaith
Not sure why your DH was given an antibiotic but I had to take it before my HSG to prevent any possible infections. The test is very quick and you should only have a little cramping afterwards. Take a few advil before and you should be fine.
So I guess the anticipation is the worst part from what all you ladies are saying. Thanks so much, I am so glad I found these boards and all of u!!
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| Posted 5/13/08 3:26 PM |
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kmac
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
I don't know how different it is from the water sono but I had that today and it was really easy. I haven't had any cramping or anything. Good luck!!! 
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| Posted 5/13/08 4:19 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
The antibiotics for you and DH are to prevent any bacteria from spreading back and forth.
There isn't a whole lot of pain involved, more cramping than anything. The advil will definitely help (I forgot to take it and was fine).
I went from work, had the HSG and went back to work so you can certainly drive yourself if necessary.
I wore a maxi pad after and didn't have any problems
And lastly, don't worry about them going through your cervix too much - there will be alot of that if you do IUI's and/or IVF.
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| Posted 5/13/08 8:54 PM |
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Babe49
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Re: HSG tomorrow...nervous
Thank you all. I am getting myself so riled up, maybe thats a good thing since I will be expecting the worst!
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