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leighla
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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!! 
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Posted 2/14/06 12:40 PM  |
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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.
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redstar
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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...
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leighla
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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?
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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.
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redstar
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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Diane
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I took motrin too prior and I had bad cramping.
I guess Im just a wuss when it comes to pain.
Best of luck tomorrow
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karacg
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I never had this done--- Found out I was pg when I was supposed to make the appointment.... but good luck!!! Most reports I have heard were not bad at all!!
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| Posted 2/14/06 3:04 PM |
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leighla
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Re: HSG Questions
Thanks everyone!! 
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| Posted 2/14/06 3:30 PM |
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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!
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| Posted 2/14/06 7:40 PM |
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ChilisWife
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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.
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| Posted 2/14/06 9:20 PM |
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Red
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helen
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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
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