Dear Chalm,

It is possible to let your Dr. request that they give you twilight sedation.

This way, you are awake but do not care what happens.

You can also request that your anxiety be handled with respect, and that having a anti-anxiety pill 'on the way' to the procedure will help.

I have had 2 biopsies (both in same place, second to give better amount) and I have anxiety issues, like I can go into panic mode, so they had extra care for me. I was quite thankful, as this set the standard for the tests to follow, which were all done under general, which put me 'out like a light'.

Your primary Dr. can help you get these orders done by the persons involved in handling your biopsy, although I hear they usually don't hurt, depending on where they are, but then again, I prepared myself as did my Dr. by realizing that everyone should be able to accomplish the procedure in a decent manner, especially me, and since I was the one who could cause a problem, we eliminated that possibility.

Please tell your Dr. you are fearful, and that restraining would be alright if you were twilight sedated or moderately sedated due to your anxiety.

Hope all goes well. We have a right to voice our concerns with Dr.s and also, to have our needs met in an appropriate manner in any situation.

We have rights as patients.

Love and Calmness,
Night