Okay, sorry for getting so technical, but the actual smear-taking only lasts a second or two. How is that long enough to be "excruciating pain"? Does it keep hurting after the smear is taken? Or is it the speculum that hurts? Is it cold or does your dr warm it? You dont know how many cold speculums ive experienced! They didnt used to warm them up in the olden days.

Maybe taking ibuprophen before your appt would help with the pain of the smear? And a xanax? Can you get a ride so you dont have to worry about driving? Maybe a pediatric gyno would have some advice.