is it true that when you go into hospital for a general anaesthetic, if you are really nervous they can give you pill before hand to calm you down.. and also something to numb skin for when the needle goes in?.. i've been told this by before but when i had my pre-op assessment, nothing like that was mentioned?? I know you're thinking ... "why didnt you ask?!".. but i was so so nervous.. i have a hospital phobia and i closed up and all i could think about was getting out of there!!
2007-01-09 05:06:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes you can I'm the same have to have blood tests every month and I nearly jump out of the chair with shaking when I have to have an op I am usually given two Valium 1 to take the night before and 1 to take in the morning they do stop me from being so nervous only I still be a little anxious Good luck
2007-01-09 08:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, these things are available. Try writing a note right now that explains that you have a hospital phobia, that you would like whatever calming and numbing meds are available, and that they need to double check with you to make sure you are alright because you tend to clam up because you are so nervous. That way, you can just hand it to them and they will have all the info necessary.
2007-01-09 05:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a hospital phobia and you think you may need to visit one again, see a hypnotherapist to help you to overcome the phobia and help you to calm yourself naturally. Yellow Pages will give lcal info and you could send off for brochures to find out qualifications, charges, ways of working etc.
2007-01-09 05:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by Rozzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some hospitals will give you a pill to make you more calm but not often. ithink its down to the hospital in general. i too get very anxious about needles and had 8 ops so far and 6 would not give me the pill. in fact one nurse remarked that i was dopey enough already......married her three yrs later lmao
2007-01-09 05:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first of all nurses dont usually offer all these great things just because...im sure if you make it a point there are things that can be done to make you more comfortable but a closed mouth doesnt get fed..nurses are just people not mind readers hundreds of people come through there on a day to day basis and not every one has a huge fear like this..you are an individual with individual needs but you must point them out so it brought to the attention of the people taking care of you
2007-01-09 05:20:15 · answer #5 · answered by ELIZY 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-14 10:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i had this when i had a operation
A patient told me you had to ask for it or it wont be offered i think its called Pre med
It really helped me i was really calm
2007-01-09 05:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink some Valerian tea to help yourself calm down.You can get it from most health food shops.
2007-01-09 05:18:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
creams can anaethetise the skin before injections and lorazepam will chill you out.
2007-01-09 05:16:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋